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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7LE, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.4 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
779
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 53% of schools nationwide. While 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher, which stands at 37%. Additionally, the school's strong EBacc entry rate of 73% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian28.9%
White British16.9%
Mixed Other13.1%
Asian Pakistani8.0%
Asian Bangladeshi6.8%
Black Caribbean4.9%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.50947, -2.00309 · B70 7LE
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Frequently asked questions
What is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy a good school?
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy scores 73.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 West Bromwich Collegiate Academy in GCSEs?
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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