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Smith's Wood Academy

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Smith's Wood Academy

Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0UE

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
744
Ages
11-16
FSM
60.9%
Attainment 8
32.1
Ofsted
Inadequate
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.2%
Basics 9-5
18.6%

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
25.6%
EBacc APS
2.95
EBacc 9-5
8.3%
EBacc 9-4
14.7%
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About Smith's Wood Academy

Smith's Wood Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.1. The school has around 744 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Windward Way, Birmingham, B36 0UE | More schools in Solihull

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Smith's Wood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Dec 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. May 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Oct 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Mar 2023 — Inadequate
  6. May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Smith's Wood Academy

What is Smith's Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Smith's Wood Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Smith's Wood Academy's latest exam results?
Smith's Wood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Smith's Wood Academy located?
Smith's Wood Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull (B36 0UE).
How many pupils attend Smith's Wood Academy?
Smith's Wood Academy has around 744 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Smith's Wood Academy with other schools?
View Smith's Wood 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 Solihull.