The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 54% 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
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 552
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 53.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Chamberlain
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSmestow School, A Specialist Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Smestow School
Secondary · Very close
Castlecroft Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bhylls Acre Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Westacre Infant School
Primary · 934m away
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 992m away
Wightwick Hall School
Special school · 1.2km away
Uplands Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Smestow Academy?
Smestow Academy currently has 552 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Smestow Academy take?
Smestow Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Smestow Academy?
Smestow Academy is in Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Smestow Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Smestow Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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