Sandwell Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Address | Halfords Lane, B71 4LG |
| School Website | www.sandwellacademy.com/ |
| Telephone | 1215251700 |
| URN | 134993 |
School Census
| Total | 1325 |
| Girls/Boys | 600/725 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.3%/54.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 43.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 277 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/05/2024 | Good |
| 16/01/2014 | Outstanding |
| 23/11/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 23/11/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 49.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.34 |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 52% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.15 |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 76% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.58 |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 2.69% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1231 |
| As first preference | 414 |
| As second preference | 356 |
| As third preference | 220 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 2.81% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1226 |
| As first preference | 458 |
| As second preference | 356 |
| As third preference | 222 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 3.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1333 |
| As first preference | 492 |
| As second preference | 400 |
| As third preference | 216 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 3.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1495 |
| As first preference | 515 |
| As second preference | 454 |
| As third preference | 284 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 3.51% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1542 |
| As first preference | 596 |
| As second preference | 439 |
| As third preference | 272 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 3.83% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1549 |
| As first preference | 625 |
| As second preference | 426 |
| As third preference | 251 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 3.91% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1513 |
| As first preference | 703 |
| As second preference | 399 |
| As third preference | 216 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 3.71% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1442 |
| As first preference | 631 |
| As second preference | 415 |
| As third preference | 198 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 3.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1375 |
| As first preference | 508 |
| As second preference | 435 |
| As third preference | 221 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 3.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1357 |
| As first preference | 525 |
| As second preference | 427 |
| As third preference | 205 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 3.61% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1358 |
| As first preference | 585 |
| As second preference | 394 |
| As third preference | 206 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| indian ethnic origin | 30.8% |
| white british ethnic origin | 17.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| indian ethnic origin | 28.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 21.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Sandwell Valley School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: 150 Birmingham Road, West Midlands, B70 6QT
Wattville Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wattville Road, , B21 0DP
Galton Valley Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Brasshouse Lane, , B66 1BA