Seva School
48%
Capacity
702
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Seva School
Seva School is a secondary school in Coventry that is clearly in demand among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 103 applications for just 71 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45. Of those, 63 families put it as their first preference, and 61 of those were offered a place. This level of competition suggests a strong reputation in the community, though it's worth noting that the school's parent view data is not available in this dataset, so we can't report a specific recommendation percentage from current parents. The school is a Sikh faith school, led by headteacher Sukhjinder Sanghera, and caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It currently has 702 pupils on roll, well below its capacity of 1,450, meaning there is room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8 per cent.
Academically, Seva School performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.64 is significantly higher than the Coventry local authority average of 0.07, placing it second out of 21 schools in the area. Nationally, it ranks in the top 11 per cent of schools for this measure. The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.4, and 67.6 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 3.96, with 30.9 per cent of pupils entering the EBacc combination. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with Good ratings across all categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, music rooms, art studios, and a sixth form centre, though it does not have a sixth form. Sports on offer include football, hockey, rugby, badminton, dance, and martial arts, while clubs range from coding and drama to choir, orchestra, and an eco club. The school has a strong SEND provision, supporting pupils with moderate and severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families who value a faith-based education with strong academic outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer, Seva School is a compelling choice, particularly given its oversubscribed status and strong Progress 8 performance relative to other Coventry secondaries.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Sikh |
| Address | Link House, Walsgrave Triangle, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 2TB |
| Headteacher | Sukhjinder Sanghera |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 702 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.8% |
| School Capacity | 702 / 1,450 (48% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.64)
341st of 3,141
Nationally
25th of 371
In West Midlands
2nd of 21
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly 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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2360%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 55 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)60%
- Sixth form college22%
- FE college13%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Employment2%
- Not sustained2%
98% 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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed71
103
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian73.0%
- White (other)4.7%
- Mixed3.2%
- White British2.4%
- Black0.1%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half 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.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
7
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
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 Seva 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
Link House, Walsgrave Triangle, Coventry
Coventry, CV2 2TB
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