The Phoenix Collegiate

A good foundation school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Phoenix Collegiate.

West Bromwich, B712BX Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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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
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.7%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
14 February 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Clarkes Lane
West Bromwich, B712BX
Phone
1215888384
Website
aspirebelievesucceed.com

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136091
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX
Website
www.aspirebelievesucceed.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
2008 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
1,937
Free School Meals
43.1% (835 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
96.2%
Ebacc Entry:
6.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
73.6%
Ebacc Languages:
26.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.17
Progress 8 Range:
0.02 to 0.33
University Progression:
52.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
132 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
121 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
242
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,937 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(18 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(27 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire, Believe, Succeed"

Courtesy and good manners Respect for others Honesty and integrity Humour and hard work No racism or bullying

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mike Smith welcomes visitors to Phoenix Collegiate, a multicultural 11–19 foundation school, emphasising Aspire, Believe, Succeed and a commitment to high-quality teaching and dynamic learning experiences.

Facilities

Sports Block Dance Studio Activity Studio Main Hall Dining Hall Football Pitch (grass) Netball Court / Multi-use Games Area Classroom Meeting room Conference room Free onsite parking

Curriculum Highlights

SMSC enrichment days Oracy Friday retrieval activities Reading for pleasure through tutor reading programme Reading and communication development focus Numeracy skills embedded across the curriculum EBacc growth emphasis

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