Best Secondary Schools in Coventry 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 21 schools across Coventry. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Coventry has 21 secondary schools, of which 4 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 15 rated Good — 90% of secondary schools in Coventry are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Eden Girls' School, Coventry currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Coventry follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

21
Total schools
4
Outstanding
19%
Outstanding rate
60.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Eden Girls' School, Coventry
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥈 Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥉 Barr's Hill School
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
4. Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
5. Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. President Kennedy School Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 64 View school
7. Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
8. Caludon Castle School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. Finham Park 2
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
10. Finham Park School
Secondary
 Outstanding 57 View school
11. Grace Academy Coventry
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
12. Stoke Park School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
13. WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
14. West Coventry Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
15. Foxford Community School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
16. Sidney Stringer Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
17. Ernesford Grange Community Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
18. Coundon Court
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 49 View school
19. The Westwood Academy
Secondary
 Good 38 View school
20. Meadow Park School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Coventry?
There are 21 secondary schools in Coventry, of which 4 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Coventry?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Coventry is Eden Girls' School, Coventry. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Coventry?
Primary and secondary school applications in Coventry are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Coventry council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Coventry?
19% of secondary schools in Coventry are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 81.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.