Sandwell Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 49.1 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 49.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 69%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.13
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.33, 0.07]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 202 | 49.1 | — | 68.8% | 56.9% | 4.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 198 | 47.7 | -0.13 | 64.6% | 49.5% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 196 | 47.9 | +0.01 | 66.0% | 52.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 194 | 52.2 | +0.15 | 76.0% | 52.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sandwell for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 134993 |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher James Saunders |
| Trust | THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | B71 4LG |
| Latest pupils | 202 |
| FSM eligible | 29.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LG
http://www.sandwellacademy.com/View local authority page1215251700| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10017433 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2006 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 24 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 May 2024 |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2024 |