Grace Academy Coventry
Coventry, CV2 2RH · Coventry · secondary school
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11th 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 — 6.8/10 against 449 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 35.1 · 24 | 30% | 0.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.31 · 73 | 25% | 1.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.0 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grace Academy Coventry overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.31 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Student Council, and various leadership roles. Sports include Danish Longball and Mini Olympics. Arts and music offer Choir, BSL, Spoken Word, and The Lion King. Trips include London, Wicked in the West End, Twycross Zoo, Blackpool, and Manchester Revolution.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,051 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,144. 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 Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
What Ofsted said about Grace Academy Coventry
Overview
Grace Academy Coventry is described as a school where staff and pupils share "high aspirations" and follow ‘The Grace Way’, fostering "courteous and respectful" relationships. The report highlights a "purposeful atmosphere" where pupils are "happy and safe" and work hard, supported by a "highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum." Since the previous inspection, significant staffing changes have helped raise expectations, leading to improving outcomes and an "Outstanding" rating for personal development.
Strengths
- The school places an "exceptionally strong emphasis on pupils’ personal development," including pupil leadership roles and a "rich and diverse" extra-curricular programme.
- Staff "know and teach their subjects well," enabling pupils to "gain and remember new knowledge successfully."
- The school quickly identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using ‘Pupil passports’ to adapt teaching effectively.
- Sixth-form students engage in "ambitious, challenging and independent learning" and make a "significant contribution" by mentoring younger pupils.
- Trustees and governors "hold the school to account well" for all aspects of provision, including safeguarding and SEND support.
Areas to improve
- The school should work with parents and external agencies to "secure more regular attendance for all pupils" and ensure missing work is completed rapidly, as absences create gaps in learning.
- The school should ensure pupils "understand and receive regular and consistent opportunities to complete and learn from homework tasks," as current tasks are not always consistent across subjects.
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 | 44.2 |
| 2024/25 | 43.2 |
| 2025/26 | 42.0 |
| 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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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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