Wood Green Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wood Green Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9QU |
| Phone | 01215564131 |
| Reference Number | 136616 |
Wood Green Academy has shown a decline in overall effectiveness since its previous inspection, which was rated outstanding. Despite leaders taking effective action to improve standards, progress, especially in English, has not improved significantly since 2018. However, the school creates a positive environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning, with exemplary behaviour and strong relationships between staff and students. Opportunities for personal development through various programs and extracurricular activities are also commendable.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1522 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.15%
Girls: 46.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 138 | 119 | 257 |
| 8 | 144 | 117 | 261 |
| 9 | 134 | 126 | 260 |
| 10 | 148 | 112 | 260 |
| 11 | 145 | 114 | 259 |
| 12 | 52 | 56 | 108 |
| 13 | 48 | 69 | 117 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45% |
| Indian | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% |
| African | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Wood Green High School College of Sport, Maths and Computing | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
- Strong relationships exist between staff and students.
- The school effectively supports low-attaining and disadvantaged pupils.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities enhances pupils' experiences.
- The sixth form offers a broad range of qualifications and maintains high attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Progress in English has been slower than in other subjects.
- Low uptake of modern foreign languages limits opportunities for students.
- Coverage of music and food subjects lacks depth in key stage 3.
- Not all sixth-form students participate in work experience opportunities.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.4% |
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 | 35.81 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.55 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 199 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 106 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 289 | 83 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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