The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
24.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.68
Band 5Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 213 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
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 44.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Brownlow (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2025 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
October 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Bilston Road, Gospel Oak, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martin's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 565m away
Wednesbury Oak Academy
Primary · 584m away
Moorcroft Wood Primary School
Primary · 667m away
Moorcroft Wood Academy
Primary · 667m away
Glebefields Primary School
Primary · 767m away
Ocker Hill Academy
Primary · 940m away
Ocker Hill Infant School
Primary · 940m away
Jubilee Park Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Gospel Oak School a selective school?
No. Gospel Oak School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Gospel Oak School's Ofsted rating?
Gospel Oak School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gospel Oak School?
Gospel Oak School currently has 1,210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gospel Oak School take?
Gospel Oak School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Gospel Oak School?
Gospel Oak School is in Tipton, DY4 0BZ, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gospel Oak School have a sixth form?
Yes, Gospel Oak School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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