George Eliot Academy

About George Eliot Academy

George Eliot Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 848 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.9 (2025/26). 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warwickshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

848 / 950 (89%)

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 September 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QP

Phone

02476744000

Principal

Homeira Zakary

Website

https://www.georgeeliotacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is George Eliot Academy?

George Eliot Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does George Eliot Academy have?

George Eliot Academy has 848 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is George Eliot Academy's Ofsted rating?

George Eliot Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021).

How does George Eliot Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at George Eliot Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.9 in 2025/26.

Is George Eliot Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — George Eliot Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is George Eliot Academy?

George Eliot Academy is located at Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QP.