Meadow Park School
Coventry, CV3 4BD · Coventry · secondary school
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21st 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 — 2.1/10 against 449 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.3 · 14 | 30% | 0.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.61 · 11 | 25% | 0.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.1 · 3 | 10% | 0.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meadow Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.61 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 (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 734 pupils against a stated capacity of 910. 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 actions are being taken to address the January 2024 inspection findings? How does the curriculum prepare students for the next stage of education?
What Ofsted said about Meadow Park School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "clear and ambitious vision" where pupils feel "fully included" and protected from discrimination. While behaviour and personal development are rated as good, the quality of education requires improvement because pupils do not consistently retain key knowledge or receive sufficient support for reading.
Strengths
- The school is described as "caring and compassionate," with "robust systems" effectively dealing with bullying.
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious" curriculum tailored to pupil interests, including vocational subjects.
- Teachers have "high expectations" of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils receive strong support for their mental health and have opportunities to take responsibility, such as being prefects.
- Governors and trust leaders provide "considerable support" and a "coherent training plan" to help staff improve.
Areas to improve
- The school must clearly define and implement the key skills and knowledge pupils need to learn and remember, particularly for those with SEND.
- Staff need to consistently check pupil understanding to identify misconceptions and articulate how pupils can improve their work.
- Leaders should develop targeted strategies to support pupils with low reading levels so they can access the full curriculum.
- Leaders should continue helping pupils regulate their own behaviour to ensure consistent positive attitudes towards learning.
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 | 36.6 |
| 2024/25 | 34.9 |
| 2025/26 | 33.1 |
| 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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