George Eliot Academy
Nuneaton, CV11 4QP · Warwickshire · secondary school
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19th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 8.0/10 against 664 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.6 · 72 | 30% | 2.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.05 · 46 | 25% | 1.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.9 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Eliot Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 815 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. 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 offered to pupils who are falling behind? How does the new Ofsted grading affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about George Eliot Academy
Overview
George Eliot Academy is described as a school where "significant improvements" have occurred since joining the United Learning Trust. The report states that leaders have established an environment where pupils "feel safe, cared for and able to learn," with attendance and behaviour rising to meet expected standards.
Strengths
- Attendance has "improved significantly" and is now "at least in line with, and beginning to exceed, national averages."
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with suspensions having "fallen sharply" due to consistent policy application.
- Disadvantaged pupils’ outcomes are a "particular strength," with attainment now "close to that of their disadvantaged peers nationally."
- Staff provide "well matched" support for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they "overcome their barriers to learning."
- Pupils feel part of the "George Eliot family," benefiting from a "strong culture of care and inclusion."
Areas to improve
- Staff should provide more opportunities for pupils to "practise and apply their learning" to build confidence in tackling activities independently.
- Achievement in mathematics and science is "not as consistently secure" as in other subjects.
- Leaders need to make further efforts to "connect with some parents" and engage the local community.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having "established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.2 |
| 2024/25 | 45.8 |
| 2025/26 | 50.9 |
| 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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