Best 3 Secondary schools in West Midlands – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Secondary) in Sutton Coldfield; Barr's Hill School (Secondary) in Coventry; President Kennedy School Academy (Secondary) in Coventry — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Barr's Hill School and President Kennedy School Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands and Coventry, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bishop Vesey's Grammar School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–40–45%; all within the The Futures Trust trust.

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Attribute	Bishop Vesey's Grammar School B74 2NH	Barr's Hill School CV1 4BU	President Kennedy School Academy CV6 4GL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 2NH	Coventry West Midlands CV1 4BU	Coventry West Midlands CV6 4GL
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Jun 2024	1 17 Apr 2024	1 21 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1360	901	1570
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Birmingham (330)	The Futures Trust	The Futures Trust
Website	www.bvgs.co.uk	www.barrshill.coventry.sch.uk	www.pks.coventry.sch.uk
Telephone	01212505400	02476234600	02476661416
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

B74 2NH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B74 2NH
Ofsted: 1 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Birmingham (330)
Website: www.bvgs.co.uk
Telephone: 01212505400

Barr's Hill School

CV1 4BU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Coventry
West Midlands
CV1 4BU
Ofsted: 1 17 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Futures Trust
Website: www.barrshill.coventry.sch.uk
Telephone: 02476234600

President Kennedy School Academy

CV6 4GL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Coventry
West Midlands
CV6 4GL
Ofsted: 1 21 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Futures Trust
Website: www.pks.coventry.sch.uk
Telephone: 02476661416

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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