George Salter Academy
West Bromwich, B70 9UW · Sandwell · secondary school
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10th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell we can score, 22 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.5/10 against 495 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.5 · 26 | 30% | 0.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.04 · 47 | 25% | 1.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.5 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Salter Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same point. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join STEM, Gardening, and Reading clubs, play football or trampolining, work towards Duke of Edinburgh, and visit Dudley Zoo.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,377 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,370. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How are the STEM and Gardening clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about George Salter Academy
Overview
George Salter Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils value a school life that extends beyond lessons to include character development and community engagement. The report highlights a calm atmosphere, high expectations for behaviour, and a curriculum designed to ‘defy disadvantage’ and support diverse learners.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy being in school and meet high expectations for behaviour, with a culture that values diversity and embraces the ethos of ‘one world in one school’.
- The ‘Salter Scholar programme’ provides an impressive range of opportunities for character development, including trips, inspirational speakers, and community support.
- Teachers use strong subject knowledge to help pupils understand new concepts, regularly checking understanding and providing quality feedback to guide improvement.
- The personal development offer is commendable, with a carefully mapped PSHE curriculum and strong careers programme preparing pupils well for their next steps.
- Staff feel valued and appreciate the quality of professional development, while leaders have worked to reduce staff workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently use strategies to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) across the curriculum, meaning some pupils are not making the progress they could.
- The reading strategy is not being monitored closely enough, resulting in some pupils taking too long to become fluent readers; leaders need to evaluate each part of the strategy more carefully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a real culture of safeguarding where everyone knows their role, records concerns, and takes swift action to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.5 |
| 2024/25 | 39.6 |
| 2025/26 | 40.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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