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Finham Park 2 - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Finham Park 2
- 4.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Coventry CV4 9WT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: The large majority of pupils in Years 7 to 9 are making good progress across most subjects as a result of good teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils demonstrate pride, respect, and responsibility; however, there are pockets of low-level disruptive behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and often use this to plan interesting lessons for their pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders follow up advice and guidance received promptly and effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: The best teaching exists in some subjects and needs wider sharing to enable quicker development of all staff.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can discuss their children鈥檚 progress with staff in depth during well-attended meetings.
Communication: The school gives parents clear information about how their child is progressing and what they need to do to improve.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents who responded to Parent View agreed that the school is well led and managed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are highly responsive to issues raised through external support and challenge or from the trust partnership.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders take swift actions where changes were required to improve teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The extent to which pupils feel safe is very high; incidents of bullying are very rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective systems are in place to ensure that pupils are cared for well.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in OOSHL time, which includes Japanese, robotics, and 鈥榮chool of rock鈥�.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: OOSHL programme helps develop skills and interests beyond the curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is developing with exciting links to local employers and universities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective advice and guidance in planning next steps for Year 9 pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities also make similar progress as their peers.
Subjects Offered: Pupils cover a broad range of subjects at key stage 3 including Mandarin, and maintain several option choices at key stage 4.
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Finham Park 2 is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 711 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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is to provide all of its students with the best qualifications available.
is managed by executives with a track record of success in one of Coventry's top schools.
Is backed by Finham Park School, which was once again named "Outstanding" by Ofsted.
Over a ten-year period, Ofsted has continuously given the school "Good" or "Outstanding" ratings, which is a testament to the high expectations that school administrators have for each and every student.
Your child or children can benefit greatly from Finham Park 2 by having access to the same educational opportunities and opportunities in life as those provided by Finham Park School.
All of our work reflects our mission statement, "Learning for Life," and we consistently aim to improve the educational environment at Finham Park 2.
If your application is accepted, your boy or girl will be joining us at a very exciting moment as we work to become a "World Class" school that the entire neighbourhood can be proud of, rather than just a "Outstanding" one.
High demand has caused us to be oversubscribed for the past two years, and all 120 of our openings in all year groups have been taken.
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is managed by executives with a track record of success in one of Coventry's top schools.
Is backed by Finham Park School, which was once again named "Outstanding" by Ofsted.
Over a ten-year period, Ofsted has continuously given the school "Good" or "Outstanding" ratings, which is a testament to the high expectations that school administrators have for each and every student.
Your child or children can benefit greatly from Finham Park 2 by having access to the same educational opportunities and opportunities in life as those provided by Finham Park School.
All of our work reflects our mission statement, "Learning for Life," and we consistently aim to improve the educational environment at Finham Park 2.
If your application is accepted, your boy or girl will be joining us at a very exciting moment as we work to become a "World Class" school that the entire neighbourhood can be proud of, rather than just a "Outstanding" one.
High demand has caused us to be oversubscribed for the past two years, and all 120 of our openings in all year groups have been taken.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 8.3 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 0% | 73% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.40% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 33.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 49.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 28.86% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 15.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 3.16 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 91.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 84.33% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 41.42% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 35.8% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 50.77% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 29.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 11.87% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 17% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 3.23 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.58% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.42% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 32.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 44.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.46% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.85% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.08% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.71% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.12% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 22.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.04% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.28% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.35 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.65% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.29% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.76% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.35% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.3% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.7% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.04% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.21% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 55.79% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.93% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.71% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.74 | 27.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.19 | 26.22 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.40% | 12.84% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 120 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 66% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.15% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.1% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.43 | 32.55 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.52 | 32.08 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 15.94% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 152 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60.4% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 22.72 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 21.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.83% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.07% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.79% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Finham Park 2
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
