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George Salter Academy
Davey Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UW, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.1 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,438
Capacity
1,370
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.6, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 81% nationally for GCSE scores. While 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 21%. However, a commendable 84% of pupils progress to university, with 11% attending top-third institutions, indicating strong post-secondary pathways for students.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 80 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British17.5%
Asian Indian16.5%
Asian Bangladeshi14.6%
White Other10.7%
Black African7.3%
Asian Other7.2%
Asian Pakistani7.2%
Black Caribbean4.9%
Other4.4%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.52568, -2.01225 · B70 9UW
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN135234
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.georgesalter.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is George Salter Academy rated by Ofsted?
George Salter Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2017.
Is George Salter Academy a good school?
George Salter Academy scores 24.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at George Salter Academy in GCSEs?
George Salter Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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