Lyng Hall School
101%
Capacity
989
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
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.
Academically, Lyng Hall's most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 rated the school as Requires Improvement overall, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2019. However, the breakdown shows strengths: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision all received Good grades. Only quality of education was judged as Requires improvement. At KS4, the school's Progress 8 score of -0.61 is significantly below the Coventry LA average of 0.07, and the Attainment 8 score sits at 34.6. Just 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths, and only 0.6% entered the EBacc at that level. At KS5, the value-added score is -0.93, described as well below average, with an average A-level grade of D- per entry. The sixth form is small, with 38 pupils in the data.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, and a sixth form centre, plus clubs from Young Enterprise to coding and gardening. SEND provisions cover seven areas including dyslexia, autism, and speech and language needs. Parent View responses from 50 families show a mixed picture: 52% would recommend the school, and 66% agree their child is happy, but only 44% feel concerns are dealt with properly, and 38% agree bullying is handled effectively. This is a school that suits families who value its inclusive, comprehensive intake and wide extracurricular offer, but who are realistic about its academic challenges relative to Coventry's top-performing schools.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Blackberry Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 3JS |
| Headteacher | Leah Martindale |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 989 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.3% |
| School Capacity | 989 / 984 (101% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.61)
2742nd of 3,141
Nationally
326th of 371
In West Midlands
20th of 21
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
27.1
'22/23
20.8
'23/24
17.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2346%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 147 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)46%
- FE college29%
- Not sustained14%
- Employment5%
- Sixth form college1%
- Apprenticeship1%
82% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2357%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 46 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
6%
Russell Group
6%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)57%
- Not sustained17%
- Employment15%
- Further education7%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology12
- Sociology12
- Mathematics7
- Biology6
- English Literature6
- Art and Design (Fine Art)3
- Chemistry3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
50 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed180
313
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
129 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: lynghallschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British39.1%
- Asian19.3%
- White (other)14.8%
- Mixed7.6%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
13
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lyng Hall School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Blackberry Lane, Coventry
Coventry, CV2 3JS
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