Sandwell College

A good further education school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandwell College.

West Bromwich, B706AW Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 October 2022
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
1 Spon Lane
West Bromwich, B706AW
Phone
1216675000
Website
sandwell.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130479
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6AW
Website
www.sandwell.ac.uk
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
24.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
27%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
2805 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

French (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Spanish (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Physics (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths Wellbeing is taken seriously; every learner is supported in a safe, inclusive environment Safeguarding Inclusive environment

Extracurriculars

Clubs

range of clubs and sports for learners

Sports

range of clubs and sports for learners

Facilities

Central campus facilities including a real Boeing 737 aircraft cabin Esports Hub Automotive garage and labs Animal care and dog grooming rooms STEM campus facilities Cradley Heath Skills Campus (opening early 2026) Learning Campus at Midland Metropolitan Hospital (January 2026)

Curriculum Highlights

T Levels are two-year technical qualifications developed with employers to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen industry. They are equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom learning with industry placements. 80% of classroom learning and 20% industry placement. A minimum 45-day industry placement with an employer (315 hours of industry experience). Study 14 core topic areas relevant to the industry. Industry placement interview with a prospective employer. Assessment includes 80% coursework and external assessment with two core exams and an employer-set project (ESP) via Pearson Edexcel. Entry requirements include a minimum grade 4 in Maths and English. Placements can be structured as one-day-per-week release, a block of nine weeks, or a combination. College attendance is 2-3 days per week.

Admissions Criteria

Minimum grade 4 in Maths and English; industry placement interview with a prospective employer.

Financial Information

Full-time courses are free for learners aged under 19 on the first day of their course.