The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,438
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adrian Price (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Davey Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UW
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is George Salter Academy a selective school?
No. George Salter Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is George Salter Academy's Ofsted rating?
George Salter Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Salter Academy?
George Salter Academy currently has 1,438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Salter Academy take?
George Salter Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is George Salter Academy?
George Salter Academy is in West Bromwich, B70 9UW, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Salter Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, George Salter Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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