Sidney Stringer Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Coventry. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sidney Stringer Academy.

Coventry, CV15LY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.5%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 February 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
2 Primrose Hill Street
Coventry, CV15LY
Phone
2476251756
Website
sidneystringeracademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136126
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, CV1 5LY
Website
http://www.sidneystringeracademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,478
Free School Meals
47.4% (701 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.3
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.3
Ebacc English:
90.9%
Ebacc Entry:
18.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
65.4%
Ebacc Languages:
66.2%
Ebacc Maths:
96.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.19
Progress 8 Range:
-0.39 to 0.01
University Progression:
54.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
16.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
188 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
92 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
185
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,478 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(11 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(14 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(16 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Determination Respect Integrity Virtue Equality Democracy Individual Liberty Mutual Respect The Rule of Law Tolerance

All faiths or none; inclusive and welcoming of students from all backgrounds.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Headteacher notes Sidney Stringer Academy caters for around 1,450 students aged 11–19 (including a large sixth form), opened in 2010 and moved to a new building in 2011. It is the lead school in the Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, which includes five schools. The school emphasises outstanding education, high standards, and active partnership with parents and the community; Ofsted judged the academy outstanding in Leadership and Management, Personal Development and Sixth-form provision in 2023.

Curriculum Highlights

Immersion-based curriculum with extended subject time (eg KS3 rotations and KS4 double lessons; six hours per week per subject) to maximise deep learning The Stringer Way teaching and learning framework (be safe, be respectful, be ready) 1:1 Device Programme allowing students personal access to technology for learning GCSEs, A Levels, and VTQs (vocational qualifications) with functional skills and work-related learning through local colleges and universities Cross-curricular opportunities to connect knowledge across subjects 16+ study programme Inclusive approach with SEND support and emphasis on life-long learning

SEND Provision

IQM Flagship Inclusion School.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by the Local Authority under Coventry City Council’s admissions policy. The academy operates a sixth form for up to 300 students; Year 12 entry requires minimum academic entry requirements; internal and external applicants must meet course entry requirements; if oversubscribed external applicants may be refused; waiting lists are used in line with the Local Authority policy; right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel.

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