The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 779
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr George Faux
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLyng Primary School
Primary · 356m away
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Primary · 826m away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Lodge Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Sandwell College
16 plus · 986m away
George Betts Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hanbury Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy a selective school?
No. West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy currently has 779 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Bromwich Collegiate Academy take?
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is in West Bromwich, B70 7LE, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Bromwich Collegiate Academy have a sixth form?
No, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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