The Phoenix Collegiate
West Bromwich, B71 2BX · Sandwell · secondary school
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11th 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 — 5.4/10 against 421 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 26.9 · 10 | 30% | 0.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.9 · 15 | 10% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Phoenix Collegiate overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. In 2024/25, 24.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force, and Corps of Drums, with trips to HMS Raleigh, Britannia Royal Naval College, and RAF Shawbury. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,770 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,008. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
What Ofsted said about The Phoenix Collegiate
Overview
The inspection found that staff and pupils work together to foster a strong sense of community, with pupils valuing their education and feeling safe. Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils build on previous learning, resulting in good progress and effective teaching across the school.
Strengths
- Pupils behave sensibly and responsibly, settling quickly into lessons, while staff deal promptly with any misbehaviour.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that deepens pupils’ understanding.
- Assessment is used effectively to spot and correct misconceptions immediately, such as clarifying mathematical concepts.
- Disadvantaged pupils receive targeted support, including extra staff to boost literacy, which has narrowed the achievement gap.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same ambitious curriculum, with tasks adapted to meet their needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff implement individual support plans effectively so that pupils returning from on-site specialist provision behave consistently well.
- Leaders should design a clear strategy to encourage more pupils to study modern foreign languages, as too few currently study the full English Baccalaureate suite.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working closely with local agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.0 |
| 2024/25 | 39.8 |
| 2025/26 | 38.9 |
| 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
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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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