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Smestow Academy

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Smestow Academy

Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

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Pupils
552
Ages
11-18
FSM
53.9%
Attainment 8
42.4
Ofsted
Inadequate
Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.2%
Basics 9-5
30.0%

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
45.6%
EBacc APS
3.78
EBacc 9-5
8.9%
EBacc 9-4
24.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.47
A*-A Grades
11.1%
A*-B Grades
16.7%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 17 students entered

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About Smestow Academy

Smestow Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. The school has around 552 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU | More schools in Wolverhampton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2025 — 2024+ framework
  2. Sept 2022 — Inadequate
  3. Sept 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Smestow School)
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Smestow School)
  5. May 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Smestow School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Smestow Academy

What is Smestow Academy's Ofsted rating?
Smestow Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Smestow Academy's latest exam results?
Smestow Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Smestow Academy located?
Smestow Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV3 8HU).
How many pupils attend Smestow Academy?
Smestow Academy has around 552 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Smestow Academy with other schools?
View Smestow 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 Wolverhampton.