Wood Green Academy

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Wednesbury, WS109QU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.7%
Continue in education or training
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
26 February 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Wood Green Road
Wednesbury, WS109QU
Phone
1215564131
Website
woodgreenacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136616
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9QU
Website
www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WOOD GREEN ACADEMY
Capacity
1530 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
1,530
Free School Meals
32.4% (496 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.5
English Attainment 8:
9.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.5
Ebacc English:
97.7%
Ebacc Entry:
6.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.7%
Ebacc Languages:
17.4%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.04
Progress 8 Range:
-0.14 to 0.21
University Progression:
70.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
70%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
115 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.7 (+12.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.9 (+6.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
96 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
191
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,530 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(24 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Accounting/Finance (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(16 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence as Standard."

Be the healthiest, kindest and most successful you, that you can be. Promoting equality, respect and tolerance. Providing a safe, positive and welcoming environment. Promoting an I can, I will attitude. High quality teaching and a broad, balanced curriculum.

There is a high focus on religious and moral issues in the Step Up 4 Life programme and inclusivity is emphasised as part of the school ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr James Topham emphasising pride in the Academy’s progress, commitment to excellence in education, and the opportunity-rich environment including sport and enrichment under The Wood Green Way.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sports Music Drama Maths Art

Sports

Football Netball Athletics Gymnastics Trampolining Table Tennis Volleyball Cricket Rugby Martial Arts Dance Climbing

Facilities

Sports Hall Gymnasium Library Reading Room ICT Suites Sixth Form Centre Art Suite Technology workshops Textile room Music Suite Practice Rooms Drama Studio Food Technology room Science laboratories Learning Hub Reception Office Kitchen Computer Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 curriculum: Year 7 and Year 8 with core subjects and sets; Year 9 options; 52 periods per fortnight in Year 7 Key Stage 4 curriculum: Year 10 and 11 with core subjects and four optional subjects;optional subjects include Art & Design, History, Business Studies, ICT, Computer Science, Media Studies, Dance, Music, Design Technology, PE, Drama, Psychology, Geography, Religious Studies, French, Sociology, Health And Social Care, Triple Science Key Stage 5 curriculum: Year 12 and 13 with A Level courses (Accounting, Fine Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama and Theatre, English Language, English Literature, EPQ, French/German, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Maths, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Criminology) and Vocational Level 3 courses (Health and Social Care; Cambridge Technicals in ICT; BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport) and Extended Diploma options Step Up 4 Life programme covering Health and Well Being, Citizenship, Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Awareness, Preparing for Life in the Wider World, Developing Character for Life, Safety First Curriculum Model 2025-2026

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