The Phoenix Collegiate
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Attainment 8 of 39.8 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 44%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.17
- Confidence interval:
- [0.02, 0.33]
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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 | 331 | 39.8 | — | 43.8% | 40.8% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 341 | 44.0 | +0.17 | 56.6% | 14.4% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 333 | 42.2 | -0.16 | 51.0% | 12.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 318 | 43.6 | +0.08 | 53.0% | 17.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sandwell for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136091 |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Michael Smith |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | B71 2BX |
| Latest pupils | 331 |
| FSM eligible | 43.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2BX
www.aspirebelievesucceed.comView local authority page1215888384| DfE number | 4028 |
| UKPRN | 10030873 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 30 Mar 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2023 |