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Smith's Wood Academy
Inadequategraded 07/03/2023Ages 11–16744 pupils
Smith's Wood Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham, within the Solihull local authority. The school has around 744 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 07/03/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 29.2 and 16% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Smith's Wood Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionInadequate
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentInadequate
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 07/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 832.2
England avg 45.1 · was 30.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.4
Grade 5+ English & maths19%
England avg 45% · was 17% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths37%
England avg 65% · was 42% in 2023/24
EBacc entry26%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.96
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake65.4%
Free school meals65.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled54%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing85.3%
Attendance85.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence45.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miForest Oak SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miMerstone SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miKingshurst Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miSmith's Wood Primary AcademyOutstanding · 0.3 miSt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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