Located in Coventry, President Kennedy School Academy 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
President Kennedy School Academy currently has around 1845 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 34.6% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.4%. indian pupils make up about 12.5% , followed by other asian at 11.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 55% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Rookery Lane, Coventry, CV6 4GL |
| Website: | http://www.pks.coventry.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02476661416 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Coventry |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tyson Lane |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140248 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1570 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1845 |
| Number of Boys: | 913 |
| Number of Girls: | 932 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 33.40% | 616 |
| Indian | 12.50% | 231 |
| Other Asian | 11.80% | 218 |
| Pakistani | 9.40% | 174 |
| African | 9.40% | 174 |
| Other White | 8.50% | 156 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 55 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 44 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 40 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 31 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 23 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 14 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Holy Family Catholic Primary , CV6 2GU | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Junior School Penny Park Lane , CV6 2GU | - not rated | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Infant School Penny Park Lane , CV6 2GU | - not rated | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Junior School Parkgate Road , CV6 4GF | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Infant School Parkgate Road , CV6 4GF | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newdigate Middle School Anderton Road , Smorrall Lane CV12 0HA | - not rated | 2,935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodyers End Middle School Bowling Green Lane , CV12 0HP | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Kennedy School and Community College Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| President Kennedy School Academy Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 1,505 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 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Green School and Arts College Ash Green Lane , Ash Green CV7 9AH | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK Long Street , CV9 1AE | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exhall Grange Specialist School Easter Way , Ash Green CV7 9HP | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning Wheelwright Lane , CV7 9RA | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warwickshire Academy Wheelwright Lane , CV7 9RA | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore Park Annexe Rylston Avenue , CV6 2HD | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.