Finham Park 2
Coventry, CV4 9WT · Coventry · secondary school
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14th 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 — 5.2/10 against 678 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 42.7 · 44 | 30% | 1.32 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.8 · 43 | 10% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Finham Park 2 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in trips to China and Spain.
Getting in
The published school roll is 812 pupils against a stated capacity of 890. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the China and Spain trips structured to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Finham Park 2
Overview
Finham Park 2 continues to be a good school, where leaders and pupils share high aspirations that help students achieve well. The report highlights a purposeful atmosphere, warm relationships, and a highly ambitious curriculum that supports significant progress for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate significant progress in their learning, supported by teachers who present subject matter clearly and use effective assessment tasks like ‘do now’ activities.
- The school prioritises personal development well, fostering a strong sense of community described as the ‘FP2 family’, with a rich extra-curricular programme including debating and robotics.
- Sixth-form students engage in ambitious, challenging, and independent learning, achieving very well while contributing significantly to school life by mentoring younger pupils.
- Leaders ensure all pupils access the same ambitious curriculum, successfully adapting it to meet individual needs through detailed ‘pupil profiles’ for those with SEND.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders and the trust, who carefully consider workload and consult staff on policy changes.
Areas to improve
- The school must work closely with parents and external agencies to secure more regular attendance, as too many pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, miss school unnecessarily.
- Leaders need to fully develop and embed their strategy to support weaker readers, ensuring all pupils read widely and regularly in school and at home to improve comprehension.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining a robust and rigorous focus on keeping pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.6 |
| 2024/25 | 43.8 |
| 2025/26 | 44.8 |
| 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
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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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