The Westwood Academy
99%
Capacity
862
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About The Westwood Academy
The Westwood Academy is a mixed, non-faith secondary school in Coventry, led by headteacher Sarah Hatch. It sits in the middle of the local authority rankings, placing 12th out of 21 schools of the same type when measured by Progress 8. The top-performing peers in Coventry are Eden Girls' School, Seva School, and Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School, all of which post significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 331 applications for 127 places and 102 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.61. This suggests solid local demand, though it is not among the most competitive in the area. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Barr's Hill School, about 4.6 kilometres away. Westwood itself was rated Good across all areas in its most recent graded inspection in February 2025, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022, with leadership, behaviour, personal development, and sixth-form provision all now judged Good.
Academically, Westwood's results sit close to the national average but below the Coventry LA average. Its Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year is -0.08, compared with the local authority average of 0.07. The Attainment 8 score is 46.6, and 44.8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 21.7%, with 11.9% achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above. In the sixth form, the picture is stronger: the value-added score of 0.23 is rated above average nationally, and the average points per entry of 34.82 equates to a C+ grade. The best three A-levels average grade is also C+, with 12.9% of entries achieving AAB or higher. Parent feedback from the Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, shows 64% would recommend the school, though responses on SEND support and communication are notably more mixed.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, art studios, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include athletics, netball, hockey, basketball, swimming, and martial arts, while clubs range from Young Enterprise and debate to orchestra, choir, coding, drama, and Model UN. SEND provisions cover eight areas, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. However, the Parent View data suggests some parents feel SEND support could be stronger: 61% of respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. With 33.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake. Westwood is a solid, improving option for Coventry families who want a Good-rated school with a strong sixth form and good facilities, but those with children with SEND may want to investigate further.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 8DY |
| Headteacher | Sarah Hatch |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 862 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.7% |
| School Capacity | 862 / 875 (99% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.08)
1733rd of 3,141
Nationally
172nd of 371
In West Midlands
12th of 21
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
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
35.9
'22/23
28.0
'23/24
34.8
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
2022/2331%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 100 pupils).
- FE college47%
- School sixth form (stay)31%
- Not sustained9%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Employment5%
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
2022/2367%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 27 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
0%
Russell Group
0%
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)67%
- Employment22%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Not sustained4%
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- Economics9
- Psychology8
- Business Studies:Single7
- Geography7
- Mathematics7
- History5
- Biology4
- Physics4
- English Literature3
- Music3
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
85 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed127
331
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
102 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% 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 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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British57.3%
- Asian12.9%
- White (other)8.7%
- Mixed5.8%
- Black0.9%
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.
6
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
2
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 The Westwood Academy
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
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry
Coventry, CV4 8DY
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