Located in Coventry, Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School currently has around 1137 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.1%. african pupils make up about 29%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Leasowes Avenue, Coventry, CV3 6BH
Website: http://www.bishopullathorne.co.uk/
Telephone: 02476414515
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs S Boyle
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 147345

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1272
Number of Pupils: 1137
Number of Boys: 562
Number of Girls: 575

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British39.10%445
African29.00%330
Other White8.50%97
Indian6.80%77
Other Black2.60%30
White and Black Caribbean2.00%23
Other Asian1.90%22
White and Black African1.70%19
Irish1.40%16
White and Asian1.30%15
Other Mixed1.20%14
Unclassified1.10%13
Chinese1.00%11
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%10
Pakistani0.80%9
Caribbean0.40%4
Bangladeshi0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.37)
Of the 174 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 170 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.37
Town average
-0.04
Local authority average
-0.22
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
27%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
49%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
50.4
Town average
44.3
Local authority average
37.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.3
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cannon Park Primary School
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3out of 4 898 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stivichall Junior School
Green Lane , CV3 6DH
- not rated 1,029 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stivichall Infant School
Green Lane , CV3 6DH
- not rated 1,029 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stivichall Primary School
Coat of Arms Bridge Road , CV3 6PY
3out of 4 1,314 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Grange Farm Primary School
Dewsbury Avenue , CV3 6NF
3out of 4 1,327 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 685 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 685 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers
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3out of 4 2,835 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coventry Technical College
Butts , CV1 3GD
- not rated 3,227 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wainbody Wood School
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 1,415 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 1,415 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
3out of 4 1,669 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bremond College
Leamington Road , Styvechale Manor House CV3 6GG
- not rated 1,938 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
University of Warwick
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- not rated 2,101 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.