Best secondary schools in West Bromwich (2026)
West Bromwich has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Q3 Academy Great Barr, in the top 53% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 41.5, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. West Bromwich has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 48% in England |
Q3 Academy Great Barr West Bromwich · Christian |
44.7 | 44.2 | 45% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 37% in England |
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy West Bromwich |
44.1 | 45.3 | 37% | Good | |
3 Bottom 30% in England |
George Salter Academy West Bromwich |
42.2 | 39.6 | 31% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 27% in England |
The Phoenix Collegiate West Bromwich |
42.0 | 39.8 | 25% | Good | |
5 Bottom 11% in England |
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy West Bromwich |
37.7 | 38.6 | 29% | Report card |
Other towns in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Dudley
- Halesowen
- Kingswinford
- Oldbury (Sandwell)
- Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Solihull
- Stourbridge
- Walsall
- Willenhall
- Wolverhampton
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What is the best secondary school in West Bromwich?
On exam results over the last three years, Q3 Academy Great Barr is the top-ranked secondary school in West Bromwich, in the top 53% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.