SchoolScoresWest Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, B70 7LE
0121 393 4850 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
West Bromwich comparisons use the 3 of its 6 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | West Bromwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 81% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 100% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 79% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 95% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. West Bromwich figures pool parents at the West Bromwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
154 pupils in this year group.
37% — 3 points above the Sandwell average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 34% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.3 | 41.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sandwell. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 151 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 205 |
| Of those, offered a place | 127 (62%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 598 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.3% | 41.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.0% | 31.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Lower than 67% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 9% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 75% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4% | 15.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The British Muslim School 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Shireland Biomedical Utc 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)
- Shireland CBSO Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sandwell Valley School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- George Salter Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sandwell Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Q3 Academy Langley 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- V.A.S.E Academy 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2024.
How did West Bromwich Collegiate Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
96% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend West Bromwich Collegiate Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 205 families put West Bromwich Collegiate Academy as their first choice for 151 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 127 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147182.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.