West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Coventry Academy is a secondary school in Coventry for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. It ranks 19th of 24 secondary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2023, report published 15 October 2023
- 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 20 September 2023
Pupils enjoy school and are proud to show off their new school building. Despite the challenges of getting used to new routines, social times are calm and orderly. Pupils behave well in lessons. Pupils say they feel safe in school and are confident that the school will deal with any concerns. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Leaders and staff take every opportunity to ensure pupils understand the school's '4R' values. Pupils are taught to be respectful, responsible, resilient and ready to learn. The school works closely with parents and carers to ensure that they understand the school's values and know how to help their children succeed. Teachers have good subject knowledge and explain new ideas clearly. This helps pupils to understand the curriculum and make good progress in their learning. Students in the sixth form are an asset to the school. They are excellent role models for younger pupils, clearly demonstrating the school's values. They volunteer to lead fundraising activities and act as tutors in their specialist subjects to younger pupils. The school provides a wide range of opportunities to nurture and stretch pupils' talents and interests. Pupils appreciate these and make good use of them. Sporting activities are the most popular.
What the school should improve
- Pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, do not attend school regularly enough. This impacts negatively on their learning. The school should explore alternative strategies to improve attendance for all pupils.
- In some subjects, the planned curriculum has not taken full account of the significant gaps in learning that some pupils have experienced. This means that, sometimes, pupils are not ready for the next steps in their learning. The school should review the curriculum to ensure gaps in pupils' earlier learning are systematically addressed.
- In some lessons, pupils struggle to recall key information from earlier learning. This means they lack the knowledge and skills they need to build on their learning and do well in external examinations. The school should ensure that teachers provide strategies that help pupils remember lesson content over the long term.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
216 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
64 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,317 pupils on roll, with places for 1,356
Schools near West Coventry Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finham Park 2 | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.8 |
| The National Mathematics and Science College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 2.1 |
| The Westwood Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 40.7 |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| Coundon Court | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ana Neofitou
- Phone
- 02476426200
- Address
- Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PW
- Local authority
- Coventry
- URN
- 137209
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.