Stoke Park School
97%
Capacity
1,084
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Stoke Park School
Parents considering Stoke Park School will find strong signals of local confidence. The school received 480 applications for 210 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. Of those 480 applications, 161 were first-preference choices, all of which were offered places. This level of demand suggests the school is well-regarded among Coventry families. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good across every category — overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. That’s a notable turnaround from its previous inspection in 2017, when it was rated Inadequate overall. The current headteacher, Steve Toor, leads a mixed, non-religious secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18, with 1,084 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,116.
Academically, Stoke Park School performs above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.38 is well above the Coventry local authority average of 0.07, placing it 5th out of 21 secondary schools in the area and in the top 25% nationally. In English, the Progress 8 score was 0.39; in maths, 0.42; and in the EBacc subjects, 0.40. The Attainment 8 score was 46.5, and 67.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the school’s value-added score was -0.32, which is rated below average, and the average points per entry was 30.27, equivalent to a grade C. The best three A-levels averaged a grade C as well, with 10.2% of entries achieving AAB or higher. The school has an official sixth form with 62 pupils in the most recent data.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, art studios, music rooms, a sports hall, tennis courts, and a sixth-form centre. Sports on offer include swimming, gymnastics, hockey, cricket, rowing, and rugby, while clubs range from drama and choir to Model UN, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and Young Enterprise. For families with children who have additional needs, the school provides support for a broad spectrum of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, social and emotional mental health, and physical disabilities, as well as a resourced provision. With 35.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Given its strong Progress 8 results and oversubscribed status, Stoke Park is a solid choice for Coventry families prioritising academic progress at GCSE, though those focused on sixth-form outcomes may want to examine the A-level data more closely.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dane Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 4JW |
| Headteacher | Steve Toor |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 1,084 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.1% |
| School Capacity | 1,084 / 1,116 (97% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.38)
689th of 3,141
Nationally
67th of 371
In West Midlands
5th 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
35.6
'22/23
29.3
'23/24
30.3
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
2022/2337%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 179 pupils).
- FE college44%
- School sixth form (stay)37%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Employment4%
- Sixth form college1%
92% 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
2022/2374%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 54 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
10%
Russell Group
10%
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)74%
- Employment24%
- Not sustained2%
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- Mathematics23
- Biology16
- Design and Technology (Product Design)16
- Media/Film/Tv Studies16
- Chemistry15
- English Literature12
- Sociology12
- Computer Studies / Computing11
- History10
- Psychology10
- Physics9
- Art and Design (Fine Art)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
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed210
480
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
161 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% 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
- White British41.0%
- Asian23.9%
- White (other)14.9%
- Mixed7.2%
- 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.
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.
16
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
13
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 Stoke Park 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
Dane Road, Coventry
Coventry, CV2 4JW
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