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The Phoenix Collegiate

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

personMr Michael Smith

location_onWest Bromwich, B71 2BX

language Visit Website phone 1215888384

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,917

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Attainment 8

39.8

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Sandwell

#2,559 of 3,216 nationally

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The Phoenix Collegiate is a Foundation school secondary school in West Bromwich, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Phoenix Collegiate is a foundation school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,920 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8, placing the school #13 in Sandwell and #2,559 of 3,216 nationally. 24.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 30.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.45 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.4 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

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

24.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.8%

Entering EBacc40.80%

EBacc APS3.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14.40%

EBacc APS3.74

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.51

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.63

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.37

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.13

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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

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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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

-0.45

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.5%

Achieving A*–A12.1%

Achieving A*–B30.8%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.60%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 February 2023

Inspection Report

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14 May 2019

Inspection Report

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20 March 2018

Inspection Report

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24 March 2015

Inspection Report

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08 May 2013

Inspection Report

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20 September 2012

Inspection Report

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25 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-02-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-05-14

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-03-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-24

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

6.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.7%(90 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 1,920 pupils. During this period, there were 122 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.4%, 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)	1,920	122	6.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,924	87	4.5%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,938	150	7.7%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,937	122	6.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,940	121	6.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,924	96	5.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,917	44	2.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,915	31	1.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,908	36	1.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,929	43	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,932	31	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,919	37	1.9%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,933	13	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,929	18	0.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,847	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,847	15	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,861	8	0.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,772	10	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,775	6	0.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,779	1	0.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,633	75	4.6%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,632	85	5.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,633	75	4.6%	3.7%	6
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,536	70	4.6%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,555	110	7.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,546	56	3.6%	3.1%	3

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 69 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 68 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Physical Disability 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual 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.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

67.0%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 agree14%

agree54%

disagree17%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree28%

agree21%

disagree15%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

not applicable21%

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 agree44%

agree25%

disagree13%

strongly disagree19%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree42%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree32%

agree60%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree38%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes71%

no29%

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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

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