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Corley Academy

Academy special converter · Coventry · CV7 8AZ

Ages 11–18 · 168 pupils · Coventry

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

10.8

Overall absence

12.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.16
−20+2
Attainment 810.8
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.4%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
10.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.6%
Enrolments in measure
137

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill105%

168 pupils · 160 places

Pupils on roll
168
Boys / girls
126 / 42
School capacity
160
Capacity fill
168 / 160 (105%)
Free school meals
40.3%
FSM pupils
64
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Thrive Education Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Mark White

Location

Address
Church Lane, Corley
Postcode
CV7 8AZ
Town
Coventry
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Coventry
District
North Warwickshire
Constituency
North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 11–18, in Coventry, Coventry, 168 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 40.3%. SEN provision includes: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability.

Open schools in Coventry
143
Academies among open schools in Coventry
46% (66)
Open schools in CV7
18
Open schools in Coventry LA
130

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM30.7%
    • Demand0.88

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark White
Telephone
01676540218
Website
www.corley.thrive.ac

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