Barr's Hill School
URN: 142339 • Coventry CV1 4BU
Overview
- Name
- Barr's Hill School
- URN
- 142339
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE FUTURES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02476234600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Radford Road, Coventry CV1 4BU
Summary
Barr's Hill School, located in Coventry, is a mixed secondary academy with a rich history dating back to 1908. The school prides itself on maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive environment for its 1,038 students. With a focus on whole-child development, Barr's Hill offers a rigorous curriculum complemented by an extensive enrichment programme that includes sports, performance, and academic opportunities.
The school is particularly attentive to its Year 7 students, who begin their journey in 'The Bridge', a dedicated space designed for social and academic growth. Here, students benefit from small group lessons and personalised timetables, which facilitate rapid progress in subjects such as Latin and Classics. Barr's Hill School also boasts impressive exam results and a successful Post-16 programme, with 97% of students progressing to university, including many to prestigious institutions.
As a multicultural school, Barr's Hill values diversity and actively engages with the local community. The school encourages students to participate in various activities that promote inclusivity and social responsibility, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
The school is particularly attentive to its Year 7 students, who begin their journey in 'The Bridge', a dedicated space designed for social and academic growth. Here, students benefit from small group lessons and personalised timetables, which facilitate rapid progress in subjects such as Latin and Classics. Barr's Hill School also boasts impressive exam results and a successful Post-16 programme, with 97% of students progressing to university, including many to prestigious institutions.
As a multicultural school, Barr's Hill values diversity and actively engages with the local community. The school encourages students to participate in various activities that promote inclusivity and social responsibility, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- enrichment programme. (download)
- Contact us (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Reports (other)
- School Day and Term Dates (other)
- If you are considering an application for a place in Year 7, you can learn more about us and order a prospectus here. (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE FUTURES TRUST
- Capacity
- 901
- Pupils
- 1038
- Boys
- 569
- Girls
- 469
- FSM %
- 43.40
- Open date
- 2015-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1038 | 569 | 469 | 901 | 43.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 995 | 555 | 440 | 901 | 43.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 847 | 486 | 361 | 805 | 38.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 847 | 486 | 361 | 805 | 38.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 772 | 433 | 339 | 805 | 34.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 709 | 395 | 314 | 875 | 28.90 |
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