Caludon Castle School
Coventry, CV2 5BD · Coventry · secondary school
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10th of 22 secondary schools in Coventry we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.7/10 against 920 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 41.8 · 42 | 30% | 1.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Caludon Castle School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2024-03. In 2024/25, 41.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join drama, technical theatre, and dance clubs, or participate in football, basketball, netball, and badminton. The arts programme includes a Christmas production, the school choir, and a Performing Arts Showcase.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,520 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,445. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How are places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about Caludon Castle School
Overview
Caludon Castle School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy their education and feel safe. The report highlights that pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, behave well, and are confident that staff deal with bullying promptly. The school’s values of ‘respect to all, from all’ are evident throughout, supported by embedded pupil leadership roles and a strong focus on digital technology.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious and well planned’, with knowledge building in logical steps and topics selected to build on pupils’ interests.
- Teachers generally present information clearly, use digital technologies effectively, and provide regular individual feedback, helping pupils understand how to improve.
- Attendance has improved significantly due to rigorous procedures and early involvement of parents, resulting in a significant drop in persistent absence.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to access the same learning as their peers, often benefiting from digital devices.
- High-quality careers guidance and enrichment opportunities, including trips and clubs, prepare pupils well for life after school, with a ‘very high take up of apprenticeships’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is delivered effectively in every subject at key stages 3 and 4, addressing weaknesses in how new information is delivered and checked.
- Leaders should ensure the planned approach to reading and speaking is consistently applied in all subject areas, as opportunities to build literacy skills are not yet consistent.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.6 |
| 2024/25 | 46.5 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| 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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