Hearsall Community Academy, Coventry
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hearsall Community Academy creates an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and eager to learn. The school excels at supporting all learners, particularly through strong phonics teaching that helps every pupil become a confident reader, and outstanding provision for pupils with special educational needs. Beyond academics, the school offers exciting enrichment experiences and helps pupils develop character, resilience and an understanding of the world around them.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and early reading support ensures every pupil learns to read and develops a love of reading
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND, including the specially resourced 'Ladybirds' unit, with pupils receiving the same opportunities as all pupils
- Ambitious, well-structured curriculum building from early years to Year 6, with staff receiving effective training
- Rich enrichment opportunities including residential trips, competitions, clubs, and initiatives like the 'Inspire Challenge Awards'
- Warm, supportive relationships and a caring school culture embedded in the school's values of learning, nurture, respect, joy and trust
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to identify and address pupils' misconceptions and gaps in knowledge more quickly during lessons, so learning progresses at a faster pace
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with trusted adults available to support pupils and clear teaching on how to keep safe and healthy including online.
Extracurricular Activities
residential trips, competitions, clubs, 'Days of Dance', 'Inspire Challenge Awards', astrophysics science discussion club for pupils and families, equipment monitor roles, school council, junior leadership team
Hearsall Community Academy is an inclusive school where pupils are proud to attend and eager to learn, living out the motto 'Reach your true potential' through high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in January 2020.
At a Glance
29.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
92 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 61%. Maths has declined from 73% to 51%. Writing has declined from 65% to 53%.
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
18
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
433 pupils
456 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Coventry
Admissions Demand - Coventry
Places available
4,560
Applications
3,921
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Coventry (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.05571%
Overall absence
23.58722%
Persistent absence
407
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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