Gospel Oak School
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 32.8 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 32.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 31%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.97
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.16, -0.78]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
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 | 216 | 32.8 | — | 30.6% | 6.5% | 2.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 220 | 35.9 | -0.97 | 38.6% | 5.9% | 2.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 213 | 35.6 | -0.86 | 34.0% | 3.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 222 | 41.0 | -0.81 | 47.0% | 5.0% | 3.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sandwell for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135599 |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Stephen Brownlow |
| Trust | CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DY4 0BZ |
| Latest pupils | 216 |
| FSM eligible | 44.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Bilston Road, Gospel Oak, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0BZ
https://gospeloakschool.co.uk/View local authority page1215561351| DfE number | 6909 |
| UKPRN | 10024208 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2008 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 22 Oct 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 30 Sept 2025 |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |