Foxford Community School
Coventry, CV6 6BB · Coventry · secondary school
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18th 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 — 4.9/10 against 496 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 38.6 · 34 | 30% | 1.01 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.23 · 32 | 25% | 0.81 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.6 · 14 | 10% | 0.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Foxford Community School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. In 2024/25, 37.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.23 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,078 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,035. 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
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is provided to help pupils improve their progress from their starting point?
What Ofsted said about Foxford Community School
Overview
Leaders and staff hold high aspirations for all pupils, aiming for them to ‘excel in everything they do’. The school provides a broad, enriched curriculum where learning ‘builds logically on what they already know’, resulting in pupils who are happy, polite, and well prepared for future education or employment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully structured, ensuring pupils ‘learn more and remember more in most subjects’.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and use effective assessment strategies, such as ‘STAR’, to help pupils learn from mistakes.
- Behaviour is strong, with pupils meeting high expectations and developing ‘trusting relationships with their peers and teachers’.
- Support for mental health and well-being is valued, and pupils ‘know how to keep themselves safe and are safe in school’.
- Personal development is supported through diverse clubs and community contributions, helping pupils become ‘respectful and inclusive’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff ‘consistently support pupils with SEND’, as inconsistent application of strategies leads to work being of a ‘lower standard, incomplete or not attempted’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff who are ‘vigilant’ and receive regular training to identify risks.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.3 |
| 2024/25 | 41.0 |
| 2025/26 | 38.6 |
| 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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