The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.44
Band 4Source: 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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 333 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
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 188 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,920
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 43.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mr Michael Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Primary · 439m away
Sandwell Community School
Pupil referral unit · 556m away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 642m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 817m away
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Hall Green Primary School
Primary · 865m away
Pennyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wodensborough Community Technology College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Phoenix Collegiate a selective school?
No. The Phoenix Collegiate is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Phoenix Collegiate's Ofsted rating?
The Phoenix Collegiate was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Phoenix Collegiate?
The Phoenix Collegiate currently has 1,920 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Phoenix Collegiate take?
The Phoenix Collegiate caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Phoenix Collegiate?
The Phoenix Collegiate is in West Bromwich, B71 2BX, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Phoenix Collegiate have a sixth form?
Yes, The Phoenix Collegiate has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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