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Smestow Academy
Inadequategraded 21/09/2022Ages 11–18552 pupilsFaithNone
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 & inspectionInadequate
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 21/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Progress 8
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 842.6
England avg 45.1 · was 44.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 61% in 2023/24
EBacc entry46%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.78
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC-
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 26.5
Value added+0.01
Average · 95% CI -0.5 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake57.9%
Free school meals57.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled55%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.8%
Attendance89.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence33.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wolverhampton
All schools in Wolverhampton →Castlecroft Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miBhylls Acre Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miChrist Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miWestacre Infant SchoolGood · 0.6 miChrist Church (Church of England) Junior School0.9 miWoodthorne Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
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