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High Point Academy
Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.6 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
108
Capacity
96
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 6.8 indicates strong academic performance, although it's important to note that no students achieved a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may raise concerns for some parents. Overall, while the school shows potential, the lack of EBacc entries and the low percentage of students meeting basic English and Maths standards suggest areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 6.8 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.0%
Asian Indian10.2%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
White Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Irish1.9%
Black African1.9%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Location
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52.55509, -1.99087 · WS10 0JS
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN148400
School typeFree schools special
Websitehighpoint.fet.ac/
Frequently asked questions
What is High Point Academy rated by Ofsted?
High Point Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is High Point Academy a good school?
High Point Academy scores 50.6/100 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.
How do pupils perform at High Point Academy in GCSEs?
High Point Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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