Tiverton School, Coventry
Tiverton School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Coventry. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tiverton School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Tiverton School are Baginton Fields Academy (0.5 miles); Riverbank School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); Park View (1.3 miles, Good); and Waterside School (2.5 miles).
Baginton Fields AcademyRiverbank SchoolPark ViewWaterside School
Who goes there
39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 48.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (33%), White British (30%) and Asian (21%).
Almost every pupil at Tiverton School has an education, health and care plan (136 of 136 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Tiverton School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coventry Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitley Abbey Schools (adjacent), 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Tiverton School issued 2 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from September 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tiverton School excels at caring for pupils and helping them develop independence and confidence. The school uses creative communication methods to ensure every child can express themselves, and reading is strongly prioritized with enthusiastic pupils. Staff understand behaviour as communication and maintain calm, positive classrooms where pupils are well-engaged in their learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are well cared for with positive relationships and staff who know them very well
- Reading is a high priority with excellent teaching of phonics and a wide range of books available
- Communication strategies are a real strength - staff are well trained and ensure every pupil has a voice
- Behaviour is very well managed with calm, engaged classrooms
- Pupils are given a wide range of responsibilities and experiences beyond academics
Areas for Improvement
- Not all staff have secure subject knowledge across all curriculum areas, which impacts some pupils' deep understanding
- Leaders do not have an accurate view of how well all subjects are being implemented across the school
- Early years outdoor environment lacks resources to effectively deliver the ambitious curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear responsibility across the school and pupils feeling safe and supported by all adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Local sporting events, online safety club, lunchtime clubs, library assistant roles, school council membership, supermarket trips
Tiverton School continues to be a good school that provides warm, caring support for pupils with a wide range of special educational needs. The school is ambitious for what pupils can achieve and prepares them to be as independent as possible.
At a Glance
39.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH, MLD +2
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Tiverton School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Tiverton School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Tiverton School 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
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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
100%
Full
136 pupils
136 places
No spare places
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.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
136
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Tiverton School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, 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
136
Total Pupils
101
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
6.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,105
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
18.7%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Tiverton School
What are SATs results like at Tiverton School?
Of the pupils at Tiverton School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Tiverton School's Ofsted rating?
Tiverton School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tiverton School?
No fixed boundary. When Tiverton School is oversubscribed, Coventry allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Tiverton School?
Tiverton School has around 136 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Tiverton School have specialist SEN provision?
Tiverton School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Tiverton School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Tiverton School in 2024/25. 18.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tiverton School?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming Tiverton School 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 Tiverton School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 Tiverton School?
Tiverton School is at Ashington Grove, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)