School profile

Sidney Stringer Academy

Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Coventry, CV1 5LY

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Numbers on map: pupil ages
Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate
Not rated

National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#2,288 of 3,312

Worse than 69% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#1,044 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Sidney Stringer Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Feb 2023

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Ages11 to 18
Pupils1,496
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMiss Anna Ford
TrustSIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityCoventry
Opened01 Sept 2010
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 136126.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCoventryEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.42.3, worse than England, similar to Coventry43.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.57.5%, worse than England, worse than Coventry61.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.43.5%, similar to England, similar to Coventry43.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.19.3%, better than England, better than Coventry12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths51.2%, worse than England, worse than Coventry55.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4207--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCoventryEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.35.09, similar to England, better than Coventry32.5535
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels35.66, similar to England, better than Coventry33.3835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better21.2%, better than England, better than Coventry11.5%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.33, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study170--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist---

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,496
Girls669
Boys827
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.49.7%
First language not English62%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,400
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.0%
Sixth form places2024/25350
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.278
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.44
Average class size20.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

African
18.4%
Pakistani
14.4%
Bangladeshi
13.6%
Other Asian
13.2%
Indian
9.5%
Other White
7.2%
White British
5.8%
Other ethnic group
5.3%
Other mixed
3.1%
Gypsy/Roma
2.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher13.8
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.9.8
Teachers (FTE)108.74
Teaching assistants (FTE)22.87
Support staff (FTE)90.02
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25101.1
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2584.3
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/256
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/2510.8

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.209
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.759
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.319
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.198
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)3

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolCoventryEngland
Overall absence9.5%, worse than England, worse than Coventry8.5%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.27.4%, worse than England, worse than Coventry23.6%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.3.9%, similar to England, better than Coventry4.5%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate11.2%
Pupils with one or more suspensions6.3%
Permanent exclusion rate0.2%
Permanent exclusions3

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.86.6%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.85.3%
School sixth form64.5%
Further education20.8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.1%
Apprenticeship1.3%
Sixth form college0%
Employment0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.75.4%
Higher education54.3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.14.3%
Employment11.4%
Apprenticeship6.9%
Further education1.7%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Sidney Stringer Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySidney Stringer Primary AcademyFree schools
Outstanding
0.2 miNurseryHillfields Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.2 miSecondaryEden Girls' School, CoventryFree schools
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimarySouthfields Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryJohn Gulson Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miSecondaryBarr's Hill SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryFrederick Bird AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.7 miPrimaryGosford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.7 miPrimarySt Osburg's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Sidney Stringer Academy

What is Sidney Stringer Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sidney Stringer Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 8 Feb 2023.

How does Sidney Stringer Academy rank in England?

Sidney Stringer Academy ranks 2,288 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 69% of schools) and 1,044 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Sidney Stringer Academy's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 43.5% of pupils at Sidney Stringer Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 42.3 (England 46.2).

What are Sidney Stringer Academy's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sidney Stringer Academy was B-, and 21.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How hard is it to get into Sidney Stringer Academy?

For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Sidney Stringer Academy made 209 offers from 759 applications (3.6 per offer), and 198 of 319 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Sidney Stringer Academy?

Sidney Stringer Academy has 1,496 pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the capacity of Sidney Stringer Academy?

Sidney Stringer Academy had 1,400 school places in 2024/25.

Does Sidney Stringer Academy have a sixth form?

Yes, Sidney Stringer Academy has a sixth form with 350 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Sidney Stringer Academy?

At Sidney Stringer Academy, the average class had 20.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 13.8 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Sidney Stringer Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Sidney Stringer Academy missed 9.5% of sessions (England 8%), and 27.4% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.