The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 1,461
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Saunders (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmV.A.S.E Academy
Independent · 482m away
Sandwell Valley School
Independent · 817m away
Oasis Academy Wattville
Primary · 872m away
Galton Valley Primary School
Primary · 886m away
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Primary · 1.3km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hamilton School
Special school · 1.6km away
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sandwell Academy a selective school?
No. Sandwell Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sandwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandwell Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandwell Academy?
Sandwell Academy currently has 1,461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandwell Academy take?
Sandwell Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sandwell Academy?
Sandwell Academy is in West Bromwich, B71 4LG, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandwell Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sandwell Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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