West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Free schools11-16Faith priority
Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, B70 7LE
Headteacher: Mr George FauxSchool website ↗Pupils: 779 (capacity: 750)Part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
Ofsted Good
Inspected February 2024
Oversubscribed
62% of first-choice applicants offered a place
45.3
Attainment 8 score
Good
Inspected February 2024
62%
First-choice offer rate
Oversubscribed
Latest data: 2024/25
Ofsted Rating Inspected 20 February 2024Full report ↗
Good
From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections.
Quality of Teaching
Good
Behaviour in School
Outstanding
Pupils' Wider Development
Outstanding
School Leadership
Outstanding
GCSE Results (2024/25)
GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.
Progress 8 scores for 2024/25 are not used for accountability purposes following the KS2 assessment disruption. Treat with caution.
Attainment 8 scoreⓘAttainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
45.3
English & Maths Grade 5+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
37.0%
English & Maths Grade 4+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
59.7%
Attainment 8 — school vs national
020406080
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)ⓘEBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.
Pupils entered for EBacc72.7%
EBacc Grade 4+31.8%
EBacc Grade 5+16.9%
EBacc average point score4.23
Admissions
Faith priority — This school has a faith-based admissions priority (None).
Year 7 places offered
147
Total applications
571
1st preference applications
195
Families who got their first choice
61.5%
⚠ Applications exceeded places last year
Historical distance cut-off data is not available for this school. Contact the admissions authority for oversubscription criteria details.
Wellbeing & Context
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN supportⓘSEN Support% of pupils receiving SEN (Special Educational Needs) support without a formal planThese pupils need extra help but do not yet have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
14.3%
Without an EHCP
Pupils with EHCPⓘEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)% of pupils with a formal EHCP — a legal plan for pupils with significant additional needs
1.9%
Education, Health and Care Plan
Total pupils
779
48% girls · 52% boys
Location
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Historical Results
Results Over Time
View raw year-by-year data
| Year | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Eng & Maths 4+ | EBacc entry % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 | - | 59.7% | 72.7% |