Sandwell Valley School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 150 Birmingham Road West Bromwich West Midlands West Bromwich B70 6QT |
| Phone | 01216797522 |
| Reference Number | 143038 |
Sandwell Valley School has demonstrated significant progress since its previous inspection and now meets all the independent school standards checked during this monitoring visit. The curriculum is well-designed and supported by detailed individual learning plans tailored to the needs of each pupil. Teachers employ effective assessment strategies that allow them to address individual barriers to learning, facilitating pupils' personal growth and motivation. The school has cultivated a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring that students feel safe and supported. The leadership team has successfully implemented an action plan that addresses previous shortcomings and is committed to providing a high-quality education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 56 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.86%
Girls: 32.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2016 | Additional inspection |
Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs
- Effective assessment strategies that inform teaching
- Strong focus on reading and literacy development
- Established learning pathways catering to varied needs
- Robust safeguarding culture fostering student trust
- Proactive leadership effectively implements improvement strategies
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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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