The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.7
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 252 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 145 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,522
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 32.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- WOOD GREEN ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr James Topham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
Albert Pritchard Infant School
Primary · 689m away
Park Hill Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Wood Green Junior School
Primary · 920m away
Mesty Croft Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tameside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cherry Tree School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wood Green Academy a selective school?
No. Wood Green Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wood Green Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wood Green Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wood Green Academy?
Wood Green Academy currently has 1,522 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wood Green Academy take?
Wood Green Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wood Green Academy?
Wood Green Academy is in Wednesbury, WS10 9QU, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wood Green Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Wood Green Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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