Smestow Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Address | Windmill Crescent, WV3 8HU |
| School Website | www.smestowacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1902539500 |
| URN | 149635 |
School Census
| Total | 654 |
| Girls/Boys | 351/303 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.7%/46.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 39.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 291 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/09/2022 | Inadequate |
| 15/05/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 15/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 10.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.54 |
| Progress 8 | 0.31 |
| 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 | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As first preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 110 |
| As first preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 23.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 19.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 29.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 19.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Castlecroft Primary School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Windmill Crescent, , WV3 8HS
Bhylls Acre Primary School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bhylls Lane, , WV3 8DZ
Westacre Infant School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Finchfield Hill, , WV3 9EP