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Smestow Academy
Inadequategraded 21/09/2022Ages 11–18552 pupilsNone
Smestow Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wolverhampton. The school has around 552 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 21/09/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 44.3 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wolverhampton can view Smestow Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 21/09/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.8%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.7England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals57.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 842.6
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 26.5
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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