Sandwell Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandwell Academy.

West Bromwich, B714LG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.2%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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
14 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Halfords Lane
West Bromwich, B714LG
Phone
1215251700
Website
sandwellacademy.com/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134993
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LG
Website
http://www.sandwellacademy.com/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,384
Free School Meals
26.2% (363 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
31.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.4%
Ebacc Languages:
49.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.13
Progress 8 Range:
-0.33 to 0.07
University Progression:
68.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
68%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
203 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.2 (+18.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
31.8 (+12.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.7 (+8.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,384 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(35 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Brave, Be Kind, Be Proud"

Be Brave Be Kind Be Proud

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head James Saunders emphasises the values Be Brave, Be Kind, Be Proud and the commitment to providing outstanding opportunities; notes Sandwell Academy opened in 2006 and educates around 1400 students; Academy is part of the Thomas Telford Multi-Academy Trust.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Physical Education (Sport)

Facilities

Electronic Whiteboard Technology Sports Hall and Fitness Suite Library and Information Technology Centres Floodlit 3G Pitch and Athletics Track Theatre with tiered seating Floodlit Playing Fields Dance/Drama Studio with sprung floor Closed Circuit TV Sound/Video recording Studio Restaurant State of the Art Fitness Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Sport Business Enterprise Extra-curricular Session 3 programme

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast is available in the Restaurant; the Academy operates a cashless system (Parent Pay) with biometric food purchase; Session 1a includes 15 minutes breakfast; Session 3 after-school provision runs Tue–Thu from 3:40pm to 4:50pm, with pickup by 5:00pm.

Financial Information

Education is free for all students.

Other Secondary with Sixth Form Schools in Sandwell

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary with Sixth Form schools in Sandwell