West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
West Bromwich, B70 7LE · Sandwell · secondary school
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5th 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 — 7.2/10 against 560 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 46.1 · 53 | 30% | 1.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.05 · 46 | 25% | 1.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.4 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the latest inspection in 2024-03. In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 774 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in their subjects? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Overview
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a school where staff and pupils share "high aspirations" and a commitment to excellence. The inspection found that the school enables pupils to fulfil their goals through a "highly ambitious, rigorous and innovative curriculum" and exceptional behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exceptional" behaviour with "excellent self-control" and "highly positive attitudes to learning".
- The school places an "exceptionally strong emphasis on pupils’ personal development", including clear understanding of British values and extensive extra-curricular activities.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "exceptionally well" identified, with teachers using "Pupil Passports" to adapt teaching effectively.
- Attendance is "exceptionally high" with robust systems to help absent pupils catch up quickly.
- Trustees and governors "know the school exceptionally well" and hold leadership to account effectively.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all teachers "consistently check that all pupils understand what has been learned and what they can remember" to prevent gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.0 |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 |
| 2025/26 | 48.4 |
| 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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