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West Coventry Academy

Coventry, CV4 9PWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.46
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
244 1st-choice / 240 places
Ranking
#2,539
of 3,141 nationally

About West Coventry Academy

West Coventry Academy is a school that parents clearly want to get into, but it is also one where demand outstrips supply by a noticeable margin. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 462 applications for 240 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.93. Of those, 244 families put it as their first preference, and 229 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests a solid local reputation, even if the school does not have the headline-grabbing Ofsted rating of some neighbours. Its most recent graded inspection, in September 2023, awarded a Good overall, with Good across every category including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This is a clear step up from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The improvement is tangible, and the current headteacher, Ana Neofitou, has overseen that turnaround.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTile Hill Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 9PW
HeadteacherAna Neofitou
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils1,300
Free School Meals (FSM)30.7%
School Capacity1,300 / 1,356 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallScience LabsTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

FootballNetballDanceHockeyRowingCross CountryBadmintonRugbyCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

DebateChessCodingDuke of EdinburghBook ClubOrchestraYoung EnterpriseScience ClubModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: westcoventry.atlp.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Coventry Academy

West Coventry Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.