Heart of England School

A good academy converter school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Heart of England School.

Coventry, CV77FW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.03
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.8%
Continue in education or training
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
13 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gipsy Lane
Balsall Common
Coventry, CV77FW
Phone
1676535222
Website
heart-england.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136909
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FW
Website
http://www.heart-england.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HEART OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Capacity
1365 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,232
Free School Meals
17.5% (216 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.0
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.0
Ebacc English:
92.2%
Ebacc Entry:
24.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.4%
Ebacc Languages:
44.6%
Ebacc Maths:
96.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.03
Progress 8 Range:
-0.24 to 0.17
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
87 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.8 (+12.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.9 (+6.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,232 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(36 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

CALM Core Values

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Gethyn Bennett emphasising the school’s community, values and aims.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework Club Choir Book Award Club (Year 7) Badminton for All Girls' Football Art Homework Club Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition training Lunchtime Study Radio Club Quiet Homework Club Equalistars (LGBTQ+) Chinese Cooking Club (Year 9) Rock Band Collab to Compose Ensemble String Thing RHS Gardening Club Debate Club (Years 10-13) School Newspaper Club (Sixth Form) Prefect Meeting

Sports

Badminton Football

Facilities

Sports Hall Library

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Curriculum and Assessment KS4 Subjects KS 4 Study Year 9 Options Sixth Form Enrichment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Applications for Heart of England School including Year 7 are processed by Solihull Council’s Schools Admissions Team. If not offered a place, you have the right of appeal on the decision (independent panel). For Sixth Form, applications are via the Sixth Form Applications area on the website. Residents of other local authorities should apply through their own council.

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