Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Coventry, CV3 6BH · Coventry · secondary school
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6th of 22 secondary schools in Coventry we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 886 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.2 · 76 | 30% | 2.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.52 · 84 | 25% | 2.11 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. In 2024/25, 56.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.52 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the IntoUniversity Buddy Programme and Warwickshire Schools Book Club Awards. Sports include dodgeball, wheelchair tennis, and dry ski slope training. Arts involve theatre visits. Trips include Paris, Ypres, Soli Centre at Alton Castle, and Dol Y Moch.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,155 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,272. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning to sixth form or college? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Overview
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School is described as a "welcoming, caring school community" where the values of the ‘Ullathorne way’ underpin all aspects of life. The report states that the school provides a "Good" quality of education, with pupils demonstrating good behaviour, high attendance, and strong personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and inclusive," designed to ensure pupils’ knowledge builds clearly over time, with a rich experience in arts and design technology.
- Teachers "know their subjects well" and provide clear explanations, while pupils are "eager to learn" and take pride in their work.
- Pastoral work is "excellent," with staff knowing pupils very well and successfully working with families to reduce barriers to attendance.
- The school carefully identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them achieve "good outcomes."
- Sixth-form students actively support the community through roles such as reading with younger pupils and delivering diversity workshops.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff have a "secure understanding of how to use questioning effectively" to address misconceptions and deepen learning.
- Leaders need to close gaps for disadvantaged pupils, particularly those with poor attendance, by ensuring all staff are equipped to improve outcomes for this group.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.0 |
| 2024/25 | 52.9 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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