West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Kelvin Way West Bromwich West Midlands B70 7LE |
| Phone | 01213934850 |
| Reference Number | 147182 |
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy has demonstrated a good overall performance during its first inspection. The school exhibits high expectations for both academic achievement and personal development, fostering a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Staff and students share mutual respect, contributing to outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils. The school's commitment to integrating into the local community is noteworthy, facilitating a range of extra-curricular opportunities that enhance pupils' educational experience. However, the report identifies a need for improvement in consistently checking pupils' understanding to close knowledge gaps effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 779 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.25%
Girls: 47.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 89 | 67 | 156 |
| 8 | 77 | 79 | 156 |
| 9 | 74 | 83 | 157 |
| 10 | 81 | 74 | 155 |
| 11 | 86 | 69 | 155 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 28.9% |
| White, British | 16.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 13.1% |
| Pakistani | 8% |
| Caribbean | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional emphasis on personal development and community integration.
- Outstanding behavior and respectful relationships among staff and pupils.
- High-quality curriculum tailored to pupil needs, including 'Literacy for Life'.
- Exceptional identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- High parental satisfaction with staff and school community focus.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding leading to knowledge gaps.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 170 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 104 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 21 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lyng Primary School
Horton Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7SQ |
0.22 miles |
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
McKean Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 4BA |
0.51 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Albert Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 4DE |
0.55 miles |
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Lodge Primary School
Oak Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8PN |
0.56 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Albert Street, Oldbury, B69 4DE |
0.56 miles |
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George Betts Primary Academy
West End Avenue, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1RE |
0.64 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Trinity Road South, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6NF |
0.64 miles |
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Hanbury Primary School
2 Hanbury Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9NT |
0.65 miles |
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Rood End Primary School
Rood End Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8SQ |
0.97 miles |
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King George V Primary School
Beeches Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6JA |
0.97 miles |
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Hargate Primary School
Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1PG |
1.1 miles |
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Ryders Green Primary School
Claypit Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UJ |
1.11 miles |
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Rounds Green Primary School
Brades Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2DP |
1.11 miles |
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Langley Primary School
Titford Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 4QB |
1.33 miles |
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Newtown Primary School
Anne Close, Off Dunkirk Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 0ES |
1.4 miles |
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Devonshire Junior Academy
Auckland Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7AT |
1.46 miles |
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Devonshire Infant Academy
Auckland Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7AT |
1.46 miles |
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Eaton Valley Primary School
Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4BU |
1.51 miles |
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Galton Valley Primary School
Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BA |
1.55 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
Wilford Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1QN |
1.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6AW |
0.61 miles |
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The British Muslim School
Latifiah Fultali Complex, Lodge Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, West Midlands, B70 8NX |
0.77 miles |
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Shireland Biomedical Utc
350 High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DJ |
0.83 miles |
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Shireland CBSO Academy
1 Providence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SZ |
0.99 miles |
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Holly Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7JG |
1 miles |
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Sandwell Valley School
150 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, West Bromwich, B70 6QT |
1.03 miles |
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The Meadows School
The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3BU |
1.13 miles |
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George Salter Academy
Davey Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UW |
1.18 miles |
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Sandwell Academy
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LG |
1.48 miles |
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Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Lower City Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2HE |
1.55 miles |
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Q3 Academy Langley
Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8ED |
1.68 miles |
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V.A.S.E Academy
Park Lane, Birmingham, B21 8LE |
1.69 miles |
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Bristnall Hall Academy
Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9PA |
1.76 miles |
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The Phoenix Collegiate
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2BX |
2.03 miles |
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Oldbury Academy
Pound Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8NE |
2.05 miles |
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Dudley Port School
Dudley Port School, Station Drive, Tipton, Dudley Port, West Midlands, DY4 7QR |
2.18 miles |
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St John Wall Catholic School
Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8HH |
2.22 miles |
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Shireland Collegiate Academy
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4ND |
2.38 miles |
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Holyhead School
Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0HN |
2.39 miles |
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Hamilton School
Hamilton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8AH |
2.49 miles |