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Sandwell Academy

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Sandwell Academy

Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LG

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,461
Ages
11-18
FSM
29.8%
Attainment 8
48.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.7%
Basics 9-5
51.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.9%
EBacc APS
4.42
EBacc 9-5
23.3%
EBacc 9-4
38.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.73
A*-A Grades
17.7%
A*-B Grades
49.1%
AAB+ %
14.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 214 students entered

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About Sandwell Academy

Sandwell Academy is a secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 1,461 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LG | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sandwell Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sandwell Academy

What is Sandwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandwell Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Sandwell Academy's latest exam results?
Sandwell Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sandwell Academy located?
Sandwell Academy is a secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell (B71 4LG).
How many pupils attend Sandwell Academy?
Sandwell Academy has around 1,461 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sandwell Academy with other schools?
View Sandwell Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sandwell.