Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue, Coventry, CV3 6BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School is a secondary school in Coventry for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. It ranks 4th of 24 secondary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 18 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Bishop Ullathorne is a welcoming, caring school community. The values of the 'Ullathorne way' underpin all aspects of school life. Pupils value the school's ethos and it contributes to why so many have very good attendance. The school has high expectations and aspirations for pupils' behaviour and learning. They want pupils to be the best person they can be. Pupils understand the importance of respect for others and the impact their choices have on everyone in the school. Pupils behave well in lessons and almost all apply themselves well to their learning. At break and lunchtimes, pupils enjoy each other's company. There are warm relationships between staff and pupils. Sixth-form students enjoy taking on roles to support the school community, including reading with younger pupils and delivering diversity workshops. Pupils see the value in completing the 'super-curricular' activities provided by each subject. They value the wellness checks they fill in on 'Wellbeing Wednesdays'. There are many clubs on offer, including debating, Warhammer, choir and various sports. Many pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The curriculum is enhanced by visits; for example, trips to a fashion exhibition in London and World War 1 trenches in Belgium.
What the school should improve
- There is some variation in the quality of questioning used to check pupils' understanding in lessons. This means that sometimes pupils do not get the opportunity to deepen their learning or have misconceptions addressed quickly enough. The school should ensure that all staff have a secure understanding of how to use questioning effectively.
- There is more to do to close gaps for disadvantaged pupils, including those who do not attend school often enough. Some disadvantaged pupils are not achieving the outcomes they are capable of. The school should ensure that all staff understand and are equipped to fulfil their role in improving outcomes for all disadvantaged pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
178 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
66 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,155 pupils on roll, with places for 1,272
Schools near Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finham Park School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.7 |
| King Henry VIII School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 17.9 |
| The Westwood Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 40.7 |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| The National Mathematics and Science College | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 2.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs S Boyle
- Phone
- 02476414515
- Address
- Leasowes Avenue, Coventry, CV3 6BH
- Local authority
- Coventry
- URN
- 147345
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.