Sandwell Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
West Bromwich, B71 4LG
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 39% in England
2 of 19 in Sandwell
Pupils
1,463
First preferences per place
1.63
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 47.7 | 49.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 48% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 46% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 | -0.13 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John Wall Catholic School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Holyhead School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- Windsor Olympus Academy · 1.3 mi · No rating
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
Best secondary schools in Birmingham · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
Sandwell Academy is in Smethwick North & West (typical home £175,000, crime high).
What is Sandwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandwell Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Sandwell Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sandwell Academy is in the top 39% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.