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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Goodgraded 20/02/2024Ages 11–16779 pupilsFaithNone
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in West Bromwich, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 779 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/02/2024, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 and 33% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in West Bromwich can view West Bromwich Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 20/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 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 845.3
England avg 45.1 · was 43.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
England avg 45% · was 33% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 53% in 2023/24
EBacc entry73%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.23
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake38.6%
Free school meals38.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language44.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled104%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in West Bromwich
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