President Kennedy School Academy
118%
Capacity
1,845
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
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.
Academically, President Kennedy is a strong performer. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023, it was rated Outstanding across all five categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. This is a repeat of its Outstanding rating from 2013. At Key Stage 4, the school’s Progress 8 score is 0.27, which is above average nationally and well above the Coventry local authority average of 0.07. Attainment 8 sits at 47.8, and 70.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 4.17, though only 19.3% of pupils entered the EBacc combination. In the sixth form, the average A-level grade per entry is a C, with a points-per-entry score of 31.58 and a value-added score of -0.12, which is in the average banding nationally.
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including an orchestra, choir, science club, coding, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Sports provision is extensive, with cricket, hockey, tennis, football, rowing, dance, rounders, gymnastics, and athletics all available. For pupils with additional needs, the school has a comprehensive SEND offer covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. With its strong academic record, inclusive intake, and broad enrichment programme, President Kennedy is a good fit for families in Coventry seeking a large, well-resourced secondary with a proven track record of progress, particularly for pupils who may benefit from a school that performs above the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Rookery Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV6 4GL |
| Headteacher | Tyson Lane |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 1,845 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,845 / 1,570 (118% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.27)
902nd of 3,141
Nationally
86th of 371
In West Midlands
8th of 21
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more 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
33.9
'22/23
32.6
'23/24
31.6
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
2022/2353%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 266 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)53%
- FE college31%
- Not sustained9%
- Employment3%
- Sixth form college2%
- Apprenticeship1%
90% 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
2022/2370%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 149 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
23%
Russell Group
24%
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)70%
- Employment15%
- Not sustained9%
- Further education1%
- Apprenticeship1%
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- Biology43
- Chemistry39
- Mathematics38
- Psychology25
- Physics19
- English Literature16
- History15
- Sociology15
- Geography12
- Computer Studies / Computing9
- Religious Studies6
- Mathematics (Further)5
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed300
854
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
418 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half 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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian34.5%
- White British33.4%
- White (other)8.5%
- Mixed7.5%
- Black1.4%
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.
8
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
5
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 President Kennedy School Academy
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Rookery Lane, Coventry
Coventry, CV6 4GL
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