Woodfield, based in Coventry, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a community special school 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.

Woodfield currently has around 160 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 93.8% boys and 6.3% girls. Around 71.3% 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 26.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 58.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.6%).

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.

Around 48% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (29%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Stoneleigh Road, Coventry, CV4 7AB
Website: https://woodfieldschool.net/
Telephone: 02476418755
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Nico De Groot
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 131574

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 152
Number of Pupils: 160
Number of Boys: 150
Number of Girls: 10

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 26.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 58.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British75.60%121
White and Black Caribbean8.10%13
Other White3.80%6
African3.80%6
Other Mixed3.10%5
White and Asian1.90%3
Caribbean1.90%3
White and Black African1.30%2
Other Asian0.60%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-15.8)
Writing: Well Below Average (-13.5)
Maths: Well Below Average (-14.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.60)
Of the 14 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 9 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.60
Town average
-0.04
Local authority average
-0.22
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
6.3
Town average
44.3
Local authority average
37.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.4
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
48%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Finham Primary School
Green Lane , CV3 6EJ
- not rated 1,975 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Finham Primary School
Green Lane , CV3 6EJ
3out of 4 1,975 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Finham Infant School
Green Lane , CV3 6EJ
- not rated 1,975 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finham Junior School
Green Lane , CV3 6EJ
- not rated 1,975 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cannon Park Primary School
Bransford Avenue , CV4 7PS
3out of 4 1,976 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 1,669 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH
- not rated 1,669 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 2,192 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 2,192 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Glasshouse Lane , CV8 2AL
4out of 4 2,816 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wainbody Wood School
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 432 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 432 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arthur Rank Training
Princes Drive , CV8 2FD
- not rated 2,073 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crackley Hall School
St Joseph's Park , Coventry Road CV8 2FT
- not rated 2,311 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.