West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

Details

Age Range	11-16 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Free schools
Religious Character	None
Local Authority	Sandwell
Address	Kelvin Way, B70 7LE
School Website	www.WBCA.School
Telephone	1213934850
URN	147182

School Census

Total	642
Girls/Boys	317/325
Girls/Boys Ratio	49.4%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language	49.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	214
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	12.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
20/02/2024	Good

Inspection Date	20/02/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Outstanding
Personal Development	Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
20 February 2024	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	43
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	33.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	51.20%
Entering EBacc	80.70%
EBacc average point score	4.02
Progress 8	-0.05

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.53%
Total Applications	554
As first preference	181
As second preference	162
As third preference	100

Total Offers Made	150
first preference offers	118
second preference offers	21
third preference offers	6

first preference v offers	1.58%
Total Applications	596
As first preference	193
As second preference	175
As third preference	113

Total Offers Made	151
first preference offers	122
second preference offers	20
third preference offers	8

first preference v offers	1.44%
Total Applications	498
As first preference	177
As second preference	143
As third preference	93

Total Offers Made	150
first preference offers	123
second preference offers	14
third preference offers	10

first preference v offers	1.38%
Total Applications	399
As first preference	142
As second preference	104
As third preference	66

Total Offers Made	154
first preference offers	103
second preference offers	36
third preference offers	9

first preference v offers	1.83%
Total Applications	649
As first preference	210
As second preference	198
As third preference	124

Total Offers Made	151
first preference offers	115
second preference offers	23
third preference offers	8

first preference v offers	1.16%
Total Applications	355
As first preference	122
As second preference	103
As third preference	67

Total Offers Made	175
first preference offers	105
second preference offers	41
third preference offers	18

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	47%
agree	40%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	49%
agree	43%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	45%
agree	49%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	15%
agree	17%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
not applicable	62%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	51%
agree	43%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	38%
agree	26%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	4%
not applicable	21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	21%
no	79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	50%
agree	40%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	10%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	57%
agree	32%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	51%
agree	40%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	60%
agree	32%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	55%
agree	32%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	64%
agree	36%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	51%
agree	36%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	96%
no	4%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
indian ethnic origin	28%
white british ethnic origin	16.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	14.1%
pakistani ethnic origin	8.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	6.4%
caribbean ethnic origin	4.9%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.1%
white and asian ethnic origin	4.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	3.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	3.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.5%
african ethnic origin	1%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.7%

time period	2022-23
indian ethnic origin	29%
white british ethnic origin	16.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	12%
pakistani ethnic origin	9.5%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	5.9%
caribbean ethnic origin	5.3%
any other white background ethnic origin	4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	4%
white and asian ethnic origin	3.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	3.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.7%
african ethnic origin	1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.9%