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The Phoenix Collegiate
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2BX, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.8 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,920
Capacity
2,008
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of February 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 80% of schools nationally. While 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or higher. The school has a commendable university progression rate of 68%, with 29% of students attending top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 116 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.8%
Asian Indian23.4%
Mixed Other6.3%
White Other6.1%
Black African4.8%
Black Caribbean4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.53859, -1.99636 · B71 2BX
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN136091
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.aspirebelievesucceed.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Phoenix Collegiate rated by Ofsted?
The Phoenix Collegiate was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2023.
Is The Phoenix Collegiate a good school?
The Phoenix Collegiate scores 22.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 The Phoenix Collegiate in GCSEs?
The Phoenix Collegiate achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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