Best 3 Secondary schools in Nuneaton and Bedworth – comparison

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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: Higham Lane School (Secondary) in Nuneaton; Nicholas Chamberlaine School (Secondary) in Bedworth; George Eliot Academy (Secondary) in Nuneaton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Higham Lane School, Nicholas Chamberlaine School and George Eliot Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Nuneaton, Warwickshire and Bedworth, Warwickshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Higham Lane School), published Jun 2019. The lowest is 2 (Nicholas Chamberlaine School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Nicholas Chamberlaine School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,750, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as CENTRAL ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST, The Griffin Schools Trust and UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Higham Lane School CV10 0BJ	Nicholas Chamberlaine School CV12 9EA	George Eliot Academy CV11 4QP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 0BJ	Bedworth Warwickshire CV12 9EA	Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4QP
Latest Ofsted	1 13 Jun 2019	2 22 May 2024	2 10 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1530	1593	950
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	CENTRAL ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST	The Griffin Schools Trust	UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.highamlaneschool.co.uk	nicholaschamberlaine-gst.org	www.georgeeliotacademy.org.uk
Telephone	02476388123	02476312308	02476744000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Higham Lane School

CV10 0BJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV10 0BJ
Ofsted: 1 13 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CENTRAL ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.highamlaneschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02476388123

Nicholas Chamberlaine School

CV12 9EA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bedworth
Warwickshire
CV12 9EA
Ofsted: 2 22 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Griffin Schools Trust
Website: nicholaschamberlaine-gst.org
Telephone: 02476312308

George Eliot Academy

CV11 4QP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 4QP
Ofsted: 2 10 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.georgeeliotacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 02476744000

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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.