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High Point Academy

Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JS

Free schools special · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

6.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
6.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

6.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/249.346.4
2024/256.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.490.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.17
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
1.03 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Joseph Leckie Academy
1.27 km away · Academy converter
Good
Wood Green Academy
1.28 km away · Academy converter
Good
Sandwell Community School
1.39 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
1.43 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About High Point Academy

High Point Academy is a secondary school in Wednesbury, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.8. The school has around 108 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JS | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2024 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about High Point Academy

What is High Point Academy's Ofsted rating?
High Point Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are High Point Academy's latest exam results?
High Point Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is High Point Academy located?
High Point Academy is a secondary school in Wednesbury, Sandwell (WS10 0JS).
How many pupils attend High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has around 108 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare High Point Academy with other schools?
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