Kingsbury Academy
URN: 139911 • Coventry CV6 1PJ
Overview
- Name
- Kingsbury Academy
- URN
- 139911
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amjid Zaman (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02476594952
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kingsbury Road, Coventry CV6 1PJ
Summary
Kingsbury Academy is a mixed, special academy located in Coundon, Coventry, catering to 102 pupils with diverse learning needs, particularly those diagnosed with Autism and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. The school operates within a single-storey building set in over four acres of well-maintained grounds, which include sensory areas and outdoor classrooms, fostering a nurturing environment for learning.
The academy follows a tailored ‘Learning for Life’ curriculum designed to support the unique needs of each pupil. Emphasising a neuro-inclusive approach, Kingsbury Academy provides structured, low-arousal learning environments and sensory-friendly spaces to accommodate pupils with varying sensory processing needs. Communication development is a key focus, with resources available for both verbal and non-verbal communication methods.
Collaboration is central to the academy's ethos, with strong partnerships formed between staff, families, and community professionals. This holistic support network aims to empower pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and inclusive setting. For more information, visit their website at https://www.kingsbury.thrive.ac.
The academy follows a tailored ‘Learning for Life’ curriculum designed to support the unique needs of each pupil. Emphasising a neuro-inclusive approach, Kingsbury Academy provides structured, low-arousal learning environments and sensory-friendly spaces to accommodate pupils with varying sensory processing needs. Communication development is a key focus, with resources available for both verbal and non-verbal communication methods.
Collaboration is central to the academy's ethos, with strong partnerships formed between staff, families, and community professionals. This holistic support network aims to empower pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and inclusive setting. For more information, visit their website at https://www.kingsbury.thrive.ac.
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Nearby alternatives
- Castle Wood Special School (67.0)
- Riverbank School (64.1)
- Whitmore Park Annexe (62.7)
- Sherbourne Fields School (59.1)
- Tiverton School (57.1)
Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 102
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 40.20
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 102 | 84 | 18 | 120 | 40.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 99 | 77 | 22 | 120 | 38.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 91 | 67 | 24 | 120 | 41.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 91 | 67 | 24 | 120 | 41.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 84 | 65 | 19 | 84 | 35.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 83 | 66 | 17 | 84 | 34.90 |
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