Coundon Court vs St John Henry Newman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coundon Court
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,873 students
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,435 students
| Measure | Coundon Court Coventry, West Midlands | St John Henry Newman Catholic School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 493 | #99 of 493 |
| National rank | #1919 of 4,090 | #1275 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,873 | 1,435 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,873 | 1,435 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | 52.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | 70.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | 35.7 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.coundoncourt.org | www.cncs.school |
The verdict
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 51.1).
- •Coundon Court is the larger school with 1,873 students compared with 1,435.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coundon Court better than St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Henry Newman Catholic School ranks higher (64.4 vs 51.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coundon Court and St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coundon Court: 1,873. St John Henry Newman Catholic School: 1,435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coundon Court and St John Henry Newman Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Coundon Court is 178th of 493 and St John Henry Newman Catholic School is 99th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).