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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

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

personMr George Faux

corporate_fareSHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST

location_onWest Bromwich, B70 7LE

language Visit Website phone 1213934850

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

642

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Attainment 8

45.3

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Sandwell

#1,681 of 3,216 nationally

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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a Free schools secondary school in West Bromwich, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a free schools in West Bromwich, Sandwell, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 779 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3, placing the school #5 in Sandwell and #1,681 of 3,216 nationally. 37.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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 Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

37.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.8%

Entering EBacc72.70%

EBacc APS4.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80.70%

EBacc APS4.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 February 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2024-02-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

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

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(24 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 779 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, 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)	779	28	3.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	781	17	2.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	800	24	3.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	801	13	1.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	799	18	2.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	647	9	1.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	642	8	1.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	646	12	1.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	487	9	1.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	488	5	1.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	486	10	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	332	4	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	331	2	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	330	2	0.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	175	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	175	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	175	2	1.1%	4.2%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

32.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree49%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree51%

agree43%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree38%

agree26%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

not applicable21%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree50%

agree40%

strongly disagree10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree32%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree40%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree60%

agree32%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree55%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree64%

agree36%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree36%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes96%

no4%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

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

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Teacher Turnover

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