Bablake School
Coventry, West Midlands · CV1 4AU
Tracing its origins to 1344, Bablake School in Coventry is among the older educational foundations in the country, and it carries a Christian character into the present day. This medium-sized independent school of around 712 pupils takes children from age 3 and offers an 11+ entry point, with a sixth form of just over 200. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged it excellent in its most recent inspection, including for pupils' personal development, and found it compliant with regulatory standards. Day fees run from £13,338 to £19,248 a year.
712
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,248
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 712
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.bablake.com
- Telephone
- 024 7627 1260
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Andrew Wright
Latest results
Attainment 8
31.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
67%
A-level A*-A
40%
A-level A*-B
73%
Teaching & academics
At A-level, 40% of grades were awarded at A*-A and 73% at A*-B, and the school supports able pupils through the EPQ alongside a broad sixth-form subject list led by the sciences, mathematics and a strong showing of humanities. At GCSE, 67% of grades fell in the 9-7 range. Parents will note the headline Attainment 8 figure of 31.7 sits well below the national average of 46.9, a point worth exploring with the school given the high proportion of pupils on SEN support, at just over 26%.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 202
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 26.22%
- EHC plans
- 0.52%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
The curriculum stretches beyond the academic core, with subjects such as Music, Drama, Art and Design, and Food and Design Technology featuring among popular GCSE choices. Classical Civilisation and Latin also feature, signalling a school comfortable with both traditional and contemporary disciplines.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1344
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,338 - £19,248
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 May 2023
The last word
A historic Christian foundation with strong A-level results and an excellent ISI judgement; families should weigh its inclusive, high-SEN-support intake against the published GCSE attainment figures.
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Bablake School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bablake School located?
Bablake School is located at Coundon Road, Coventry, CV1 4AU.
What type of school is Bablake School?
Bablake School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Bablake School?
Bablake School has approximately 712 pupils on roll.
What is Bablake School's inspection rating?
Bablake School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 May 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.