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The Westwood Academy
Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DY
The Westwood Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 920 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2025.
This school is a member of Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust. (Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Sixth form, Progress and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Admissions and Destinations.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
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