Heart of England School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FWOpen in maps

Heart of England School is a secondary school in Coventry for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 89 schools in Solihull. It ranks 7th of 24 secondary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 November 2013, report published 2 December 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

213 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.2

47.2, 1.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.5%

46.5%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths71.8%

71.8%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc64.3%

64.3%, 23.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.23

4.23, 0.14 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

68 students

Average point score per A level entry32.16

32.16, 2.84 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,185 pupils on roll, with places for 1,365

Eligible for free school meals16%

16%, 10.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.7%

5.7%, 15.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.8%

20.8%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Heart of England School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
West Coventry Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.2
The National Mathematics and Science College3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 2.1
Finham Park 23 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.8
WMG Academy for Young Engineers3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.0
The Westwood Academy3 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 40.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
HEART OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Gethyn Bennett
Phone
01676535222
Website
heart-england.co.uk
Address
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FW
Local authority
Solihull
URN
136909

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.