Whittle Academy
URN: 142039 • Coventry CV2 2LH
Overview
- Name
- Whittle Academy
- URN
- 142039
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INSPIRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Harris (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02476610167
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Narberth Way, Coventry CV2 2LH
Summary
Whittle Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Coventry, part of the Inspire Multi-Academy Trust, which includes seven primary and one secondary school. The academy serves 251 pupils, with a capacity for 315, and aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and emotionally. The school is named after Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the jet engine, reflecting a commitment to innovation and excellence.
The ethos at Whittle Academy focuses on fostering a love of learning and encouraging children to explore their individual talents and interests. The curriculum is designed to support the development of both academic skills and emotional intelligence, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges. The school prioritises the safety and well-being of its pupils, creating a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Whittle Academy values collaboration with parents and the wider community, maintaining an open-door policy to address concerns and celebrate student achievements. The school encourages active parental involvement and strives to meet the unique needs of its students, promoting a sense of belonging and community engagement.
The ethos at Whittle Academy focuses on fostering a love of learning and encouraging children to explore their individual talents and interests. The curriculum is designed to support the development of both academic skills and emotional intelligence, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges. The school prioritises the safety and well-being of its pupils, creating a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Whittle Academy values collaboration with parents and the wider community, maintaining an open-door policy to address concerns and celebrate student achievements. The school encourages active parental involvement and strives to meet the unique needs of its students, promoting a sense of belonging and community engagement.
Useful links
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- Attendance and Leave of Absence (sen)
- Inclusion/SEND (sen)
- EAL (sen)
- External Agencies (sen)
- SEND Glossary (sen)
- Meet the Inclusion Team (sen)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing (sen)
- Pastoral (sen)
- Our School Local Offer (sen)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 251
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 23.40
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 251 | 128 | 123 | 315 | 23.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 253 | 132 | 121 | 315 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 232 | 124 | 108 | 256 | 21.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 232 | 124 | 108 | 256 | 21.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 242 | 131 | 111 | 348 | 19.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 243 | 136 | 107 | 348 | 17.30 |
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