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Lyng Hall School

Coventry, CV2 3JSSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.61
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
129 1st-choice / 180 places
Ranking
#2,742
of 3,141 nationally

About Lyng Hall School

Lyng Hall School sits in Coventry, a local authority with 24 secondary schools, and its Progress 8 score of -0.61 places it 20th out of 21 schools in the LA — the second-lowest ranking in the city. For context, the top-performing peers nearby include Eden Girls' School, Coventry (with a Progress 8 score of 1.52), Seva School (0.64), and Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School (0.52). The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 313 applications for 180 places, with 129 first-preference offers. Headteacher Leah Martindale leads a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, serving 989 pupils against a capacity of 984. A notable 43.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, reflecting the school's role in a diverse and economically challenged part of Coventry.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBlackberry Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 3JS
HeadteacherLeah Martindale
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils989
Free School Meals (FSM)43.3%
School Capacity989 / 984 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Swimming PoolSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsAstro TurfPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsDining HallICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosScience LabsLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

TennisRugbyCross CountryDanceAthleticsBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseArt ClubScience ClubEco ClubGardeningChessDebateDramaCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: lynghallschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyng Hall School

Lyng Hall School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.