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Smith's Wood Academy
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.0 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
744
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score indicating significant challenges, this secondary school currently faces serious hurdles in providing quality education. The GCSE attainment score of 32.2 and only 37% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths suggest that academic performance is below national expectations. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 37% recommending the school, which may be a concern for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 32.2 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★2.1
Good range of subjects
74%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
School has high expectations
49%
My child makes good progress
45%
My child feels safe
41%
My child is happy
41%
Behaviour is good
39%
School supports development
39%
School responds to concerns
37%
I'd recommend this school
37%
Progress is communicated
35%
School keeps me informed
22%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.5%
Black African5.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
White Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.49815, -1.74471 · B36 0UE
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN143895
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitesmithswood.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Smith's Wood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Smith's Wood Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Smith's Wood Academy a good school?
Smith's Wood Academy scores 0.0/100 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.
What do parents say about Smith's Wood Academy?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, Smith's Wood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 42% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Smith's Wood Academy in GCSEs?
Smith's Wood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.2. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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