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George Salter Academy

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

personMr Adrian Price

corporate_fareORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWest Bromwich, B70 9UW

language Visit Website phone 1215534665

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,416

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Attainment 8

39.6

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Sandwell

#2,599 of 3,216 nationally

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George Salter Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in West Bromwich, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

George Salter Academy is an academy sponsor led in West Bromwich, Sandwell, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,438 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6, placing the school #15 in Sandwell and #2,599 of 3,216 nationally. 30.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 33.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.13 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 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

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

30.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.5%

Entering EBacc20.70%

EBacc APS3.37

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.50%

EBacc APS3.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.78

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.01

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS3.85

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.71

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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

90%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.5%

Achieving A*–A13.4%

Achieving A*–B33.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.6%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate96.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.20%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 May 2023

Inspection Report

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17 May 2017

Inspection Report

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13 September 2016

Inspection Report

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02 March 2016

Inspection Report

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22 January 2014

Inspection Report

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22 September 2010

Inspection Report

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27 January 2010

Inspection Report

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10 February 2009

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2017-05-17

Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-09-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-03-02

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2014-01-22

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

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

9.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.2%(89 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,438 pupils. During this period, there were 133 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.2%, which is above 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)	1,438	133	9.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,443	100	6.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,466	96	6.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,462	66	4.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,466	72	4.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,409	76	5.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,416	50	3.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,417	24	1.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,351	40	3.0%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,362	58	4.3%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,366	33	2.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,329	55	4.1%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,328	8	0.6%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,324	34	2.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,312	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,312	24	1.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,317	31	2.4%	4.2%	5
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,277	23	1.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,278	15	1.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,282	20	1.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,293	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,305	8	0.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,314	25	1.9%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,268	47	3.7%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,282	46	3.6%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,287	34	2.6%	3.1%	2

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 68 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 53 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 50 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

63.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

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

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree23%

agree44%

disagree15%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree21%

agree38%

disagree27%

strongly disagree13%

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

strongly agree19%

agree19%

disagree23%

strongly disagree17%

don't know2%

not applicable19%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree8%

dont know17%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree35%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree37%

disagree21%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree33%

agree54%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree40%

agree54%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree35%

disagree23%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes63%

no37%

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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

Sandwell Academy

Bristnall Hall Academy

St Michael's Church of England High School

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

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