Ofsted school ratings in Coventry
In Coventry (West Midlands), 39 of 50 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 78.0%. That is 9.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 78.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 36
- Requires improvement
- 11
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 50
- rank 132/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Coventry (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Coventry | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 6.0% |
| Good | 36 | 72.0% |
| Requires improvement | 11 | 22.0% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Coventry
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 79.4% |
| Secondary | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 84.6% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
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Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Coventry are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 39 of 50 graded state-funded schools in Coventry hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 78.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Coventry have?
- Coventry has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 36 rated Good, out of 50 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Coventry?
- No state-funded school in Coventry currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 11 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Coventry?
- By phase in Coventry: 79.4% of 34 primary schools; 84.6% of 13 secondary schools; 50.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Coventry compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Coventry ranks 132 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 78.0% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.