Sidney Stringer Academy
URN: 136126 • Coventry CV1 5LY
Overview
- Name
- Sidney Stringer Academy
- URN
- 136126
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Turpin (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02476251756
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry CV1 5LY
Summary
Sidney Stringer Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Coventry, catering to approximately 1,495 students aged 11-19, including a significant sixth form. Established in 2010, the Academy has gained recognition for its commitment to educational excellence, achieving an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in Leadership and Management, Personal Development, and Sixth-form provision in 2023. The school operates under the Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, which includes several other local schools, fostering collaboration to enhance educational outcomes.
The Academy's ethos is centred around respect, determination, and integrity, aiming to support all students in reaching their full potential, regardless of their background or starting point. The curriculum is designed to challenge gifted and talented students while providing necessary support for those with special educational needs. Sidney Stringer Academy prides itself on high academic standards and a nurturing environment, ensuring that every student is valued and encouraged to thrive.
As a community-focused institution, Sidney Stringer Academy welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and is committed to inclusivity. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, emphasizing the importance of partnership in achieving outstanding educational results.
The Academy's ethos is centred around respect, determination, and integrity, aiming to support all students in reaching their full potential, regardless of their background or starting point. The curriculum is designed to challenge gifted and talented students while providing necessary support for those with special educational needs. Sidney Stringer Academy prides itself on high academic standards and a nurturing environment, ensuring that every student is valued and encouraged to thrive.
As a community-focused institution, Sidney Stringer Academy welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and is committed to inclusivity. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, emphasizing the importance of partnership in achieving outstanding educational results.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Send Message (sen)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Parent Pledge (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Latest Newsletter (download)
- Home (other)
- Policies and Key Documents (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1495
- Boys
- 834
- Girls
- 661
- FSM %
- 49.40
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1495 | 834 | 661 | 1350 | 49.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1478 | 837 | 641 | 1350 | 46.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1450 | 848 | 602 | 1350 | 40.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1450 | 848 | 602 | 1350 | 40.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1462 | 839 | 623 | 1350 | 34.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1452 | 815 | 637 | 1350 | 30.60 |
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