Corley Academy
URN: 149424 • Coventry CV7 8AZ
Overview
- Name
- Corley Academy
- URN
- 149424
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark White (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01676540218
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Coventry CV7 8AZ
Summary
Corley Academy is a secondary school located on the outskirts of Coventry, specifically designed for students with complex communication and interaction difficulties, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism. The school accommodates 162 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 140, and offers a calm and supportive environment that fosters a strong sense of community. The ethos of the academy is centered on inclusion, aspiration, perseverance, and independence, aiming to help each student reach their full academic and personal potential.
The curriculum at Corley Academy spans the full National Curriculum and includes GCSE and vocational options, tailored to meet the diverse academic abilities of its students. The school has been awarded the Autism Specialist Award ~ Advanced 2025 by the National Autistic Society, reflecting its commitment to high standards in autism education.
Corley Academy prioritises the safety and wellbeing of its students, with safeguarding practices deemed 'highly effective' by Ofsted during their last inspection in November 2017, which rated the school as Good and Improving. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and engage with the community, ensuring that students feel secure and valued in their learning environment.
The curriculum at Corley Academy spans the full National Curriculum and includes GCSE and vocational options, tailored to meet the diverse academic abilities of its students. The school has been awarded the Autism Specialist Award ~ Advanced 2025 by the National Autistic Society, reflecting its commitment to high standards in autism education.
Corley Academy prioritises the safety and wellbeing of its students, with safeguarding practices deemed 'highly effective' by Ofsted during their last inspection in November 2017, which rated the school as Good and Improving. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and engage with the community, ensuring that students feel secure and valued in their learning environment.
Useful links
- corley-academy.uk.arbor.sc (other)
- Staff Email (other)
- e4education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
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
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 162
- Boys
- 125
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 45.00
- Open date
- 2022-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 162 | 125 | 37 | 140 | 45.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 149 | 122 | 27 | 140 | 41.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 136 |
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