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Sandwell Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr James Saunders

corporate_fareTHOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onWest Bromwich, B71 4LG

language Visit Website phone 1215251700

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,325

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Attainment 8

49.1

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Sandwell

#1,055 of 3,216 nationally

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Sandwell Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in West Bromwich, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 2.1× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Sandwell Academy is an academy sponsor led in West Bromwich, Sandwell, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,461 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing the school #2 in Sandwell and #1,055 of 3,216 nationally. 52.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 49.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.29 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 2.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 34.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

52.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.1%

Entering EBacc56.90%

EBacc APS4.44

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.50%

EBacc APS4.34

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.17

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS3.97

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.19

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

118

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.1%

Achieving A*–A17.7%

Achieving A*–B49.1%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.1%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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23 May 2017

Inspection Report

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16 January 2014

Inspection Report

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23 November 2011

Inspection Report

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10 June 2009

Inspection Report

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16 June 2008

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-05-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-16

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-11-23

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,461 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,461	28	1.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,473	100	6.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,386	82	5.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,384	67	4.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,392	67	4.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,325	42	3.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,325	35	2.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,329	35	2.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,359	16	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,362	32	2.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,362	45	3.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,335	53	4.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,336	13	1.0%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,342	36	2.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,275	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,275	45	3.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,281	21	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,273	31	2.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,280	57	4.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,282	44	3.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,284	38	3.0%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,289	31	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,289	43	3.3%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,259	20	1.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,262	31	2.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,265	29	2.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 56 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree34%

disagree27%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree35%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes14%

no86%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree53%

agree35%

strongly disagree12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree29%

disagree1%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Sandwell

Q3 Academy Langley

Bristnall Hall Academy

St Michael's Church of England High School

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

Wood Green Academy

Q3 Academy Great Barr