Baginton Fields Academy, Coventry
Baginton Fields Academy is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Coventry, part of Thrive Education Partnership.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Baginton Fields Academy in detail
Baginton Fields Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Baginton Fields Academy is a maintained board spectrum special school with space for 126 secondary aged students, between 11-19 years old. We cater for students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe and Moderate Learning Difficulties / Disabilities (SLD / MLD) and students on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD)."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am immensely proud to be Headteacher at Baginton Fields Academy. Our community is one built upon our core vision of being "dedicated to delivering inspirational learning experiences". As a broad spectrum special school, we provide for students aged 11-19 with a diverse range of special educational needs."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Baginton Fields Academy are Tiverton School (0.5 miles, Good); Riverbank School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); Park View (1.6 miles, Good); and Waterside School (2.9 miles).
The trust
Baginton Fields Academy is one of 7 schools run by Thrive Education Partnership, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 14 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 93% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (34%), Asian (29%) and Black (21%).
Almost every pupil at Baginton Fields Academy has an education, health and care plan (125 of 125 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Baginton Fields Academy provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coventry Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Baginton Fields Academy (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 159 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Coventry (253).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Baginton Fields Academy issued 8 suspensions, 6.3 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Baginton Fields Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in March 2024. Before that, as Baginton Fields School (URN 103765), it was rated Good in November 2013.
At a Glance
52.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD, Vision, Hearing +7
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Baginton Fields Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Baginton Fields Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Baginton Fields Academy is in Coventry; for families living there:
Apply to Coventry for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 19 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
125 pupils
126 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coventry
Across Coventry council
Places available
4,567
Applications
4,348
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
94.6%
All secondary applications across Coventry council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
125
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Baginton Fields Academy provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
125
Total Pupils
84
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
6.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,130
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.5%
Overall absence
32.1%
Persistent absence
84
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Baginton Fields Academy
What is Baginton Fields Academy's Ofsted rating?
Baginton Fields Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in March 2024. Before that, as Baginton Fields School (URN 103765), it was rated Good in November 2013.
What is the catchment area for Baginton Fields Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Baginton Fields Academy is oversubscribed, Coventry allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Baginton Fields Academy?
Baginton Fields Academy has around 125 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Baginton Fields Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Baginton Fields Academy provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Baginton Fields Academy?
9.5% of sessions were missed at Baginton Fields Academy in 2024/25. 32.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Baginton Fields Academy?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming Baginton Fields Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Baginton Fields Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 19 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Baginton Fields Academy?
Baginton Fields Academy is at Sedgemoor Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4EA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)