Corley Academy is a not applicable school in Coventry, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Corley Academy currently has around 162 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 77.2% boys and 22.8% girls. Around 45.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.8%).

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: Church Lane, Coventry, CV7 8AZ
Website: www.corley.thrive.ac
Telephone: 01676540218
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mark White
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149424

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 160
Number of Pupils: 162
Number of Boys: 125
Number of Girls: 37

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British77.80%126
African4.90%8
Indian3.10%5
Other White3.10%5
White and Black Caribbean2.50%4
Pakistani2.50%4
Other Mixed1.90%3
Other Asian1.20%2
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%2
Unclassified1.20%2
Chinese0.60%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corley CofE First School
Tamworth Road , Corley CV7 8BW
- not rated 380 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Keresley Newland Primary Academy
Grove Lane , Keresley End CV7 8JZ
- not rated 1,922 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Keresley Newland Primary Academy
Grove Lane , Keresley End CV7 8JZ
3out of 4 1,922 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Keresley Newland Primary School
Grove Lane , Keresley End CV7 8JZ
- not rated 1,922 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Fillongley CofE First School
Coventry Road , Fillongley CV7 8ET
- not rated 2,956 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR
3out of 4 3,096 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Arts and Community College
Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR
- not rated 3,096 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corley Academy
Church Lane , Corley CV7 8AZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Corley (Coventry) School
Church Lane , Corley CV7 8AZ
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Corley Centre
Church Lane , Corley CV7 8AZ
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Keresley College
Bennetts Road North , Keresley End CV7 8LA
- not rated 1,887 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.