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President Kennedy School Academy

Coventry, CV6 4GLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2023
Progress 8
+0.27
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
418 1st-choice / 300 places
Ranking
#902
of 3,141 nationally

About President Kennedy School Academy

President Kennedy School Academy is a large, mixed secondary in Coventry that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. With 1,845 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,570, the school is operating well above its official limit. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 854 applications for 300 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.85, and 418 families put it as their first preference, of whom 278 received offers. The school serves a diverse community, with 34.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23%, reflecting its inclusive intake. The headteacher is Tyson Lane, and the school has no religious character. It has a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, and art studios.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRookery Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV6 4GL
HeadteacherTyson Lane
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils1,845
Free School Meals (FSM)34.6%
School Capacity1,845 / 1,570 (118% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosICT SuiteGymnasiumSwimming PoolDining HallSports HallAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

CricketHockeyTennisFootballRowingDanceRoundersGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChoirScience ClubCodingNewspaperModel United NationsArt ClubEco ClubYoung EnterpriseDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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President Kennedy School Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.