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Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6AW, Sandwell
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 50% of students progressing to university, this college offers a solid pathway for those looking to continue their education. However, only 7% of students gain admission to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing elite university placements. Overall, the college provides opportunities for further education, though specific performance data on student outcomes is limited.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 1768 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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52.51491, -1.99160 · B70 6AW
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN130479
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.sandwell.ac.uk
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What is Sandwell College rated by Ofsted?
Sandwell College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Sandwell College a good school?
Sandwell College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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