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Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QU, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.7 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,522
Capacity
1,530
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 79% of students progressing to university, and 30% attending top-third institutions. While GCSE attainment is slightly above the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 44.7, only 38% of students achieve grade 5 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 73% recommending the school, reflecting a generally positive community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 79% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 113 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
76%
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
75%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
71%
School keeps me informed
61%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.0%
Asian Bangladeshi15.7%
Asian Indian9.1%
Asian Pakistani8.9%
Black African3.0%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other2.1%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Other1.8%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.56361, -2.00369 · WS10 9QU
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN136616
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woodgreenacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wood Green Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wood Green Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2020.
Is Wood Green Academy a good school?
Wood Green Academy scores 50.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wood Green Academy?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wood Green Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wood Green Academy in GCSEs?
Wood Green Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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