The Westwood Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Coventry. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Westwood Academy.

Coventry, CV48DY Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.2%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
29 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Location & Contact

Address
Mitchell Avenue
Canley
Coventry, CV48DY
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School Information

URN
137225
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry, CV4 8DY
Ofsted rating
Requires Improvement
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
57 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
915 pupils
11-18

School Demographics

Total Pupils
915
Free School Meals
32.9% (301 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
27 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.2 (+17.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.6 (+7.1 vs average)

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
46.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.3

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
16.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
74.8%
Ebacc Languages:
41.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.8%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
-0.08
Progress 8 Range:
-0.35 to 0.18
University Progression:
67.0%