George Salter Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Davey Road West Bromwich West Midlands B70 9UW |
| Phone | 01215534665 |
| Reference Number | 135234 |
George Salter Academy continues to be a good school, maintaining high standards in pupil behavior, learning, and personal development. Pupils are increasingly achieving better outcomes, and the school fosters a strong community atmosphere where diversity is celebrated. Strong leadership has addressed previous concerns, resulting in effective support systems and a commendable personal development program, particularly through the Salter Scholar initiative which enhances character development and prepares pupils for their futures. However, some areas require more intensive focus, especially regarding the consistency of educational strategies and the monitoring of the reading program.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1438 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.29%
Girls: 47.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 55.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 128 | 120 | 248 |
| 8 | 123 | 127 | 250 |
| 9 | 139 | 114 | 253 |
| 10 | 133 | 114 | 247 |
| 11 | 148 | 109 | 257 |
| 12 | 44 | 50 | 94 |
| 13 | 37 | 52 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 17.5% |
| Indian | 16.5% |
| White, Other | 10.7% |
| African | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% |
| Asian, Other | 7.2% |
| Caribbean | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 17 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of community and value diversity.
- Leaders have effectively improved outcomes since the previous inspection.
- Teachers exhibit strong subject knowledge and provide quality feedback.
- The school offers a rich personal development curriculum and opportunities through the Salter Scholar program.
- Safeguarding measures are robust and effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of support strategies for pupils with SEND across the curriculum.
- Ineffective monitoring of the reading strategy leading to slow progress for some pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.82 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.18 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 143 | 40 |
| Third Preference | 85 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 0 |
Previous Years
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