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Smestow Academy
Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.0 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
552
Capacity
1,010
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With an Attainment 8 score of 42.6, the school performs in the top 68% of schools across the UK, and 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in September 2022, indicating significant areas for improvement. Parent satisfaction and support may be a concern, considering the school's low LocaleIQ score of 5.0/100, placing it better than only 5% of schools.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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 34% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 46% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.2%
Asian Indian18.7%
Black African10.3%
White Other7.2%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.58115, -2.18501 · WV3 8HU
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN149635
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.smestowacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Smestow Academy rated by Ofsted?
Smestow Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Smestow Academy a good school?
Smestow Academy scores 5.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Smestow Academy in GCSEs?
Smestow Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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