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George Salter Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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George Salter Academy
- Secondary
- Sandwell B70 9UW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Overall outcomes at the end of Year 11 and 13 are at least as good as the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils move around the school site sensibly and arrive at their lessons promptly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and are passionate and enthusiastic in lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers carry out regular formal assessments of pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not alter their plans effectively in response to how well pupils are doing during lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders ensure that the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Communication: The principal shares clear information with concerned parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are extremely positive about most aspects of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders investigate concerns and share information with parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders make sure the curriculum meets the needs and aspirations of pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is uncommon, and should it occur, they have confidence in adults at the school to address it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's culture of safeguarding is exemplary.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular activities including sports and arts clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers use opportunities in lessons to develop pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural education.
Career Counselling Services: The program raises aspirations and provides pupils with information and experiences about the full range of options available to them.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The proportion of pupils who successfully move on to sixth form, college, university or further training is high.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved rates of progress for current pupils with SEND.
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George Salter Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1462 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.80% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 23.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 38.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 19.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 10% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 183 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 48.41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 24.27% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 5.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 46.85% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 20.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 8.63% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 12.93% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 50% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 23.95% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 4.35% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.4% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.7% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 5 | 22.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 40.19% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 18.29% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 1 | 5.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 2 | 9.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 172 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 45.24% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 30.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.53% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 22.14% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 4 | 41.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 15.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 2 | 4.86% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 5 | 8.33% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 2.64 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 179 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 40.88% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 29.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.44% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 22% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 39.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 19.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 8.8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 10.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 78.06% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 42.94% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 30.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.06% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.8 | 26.28 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.95 | 24.62 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.80% | 4.66% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 217 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 68.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 12% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.66 | 29.63 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.5 | 30.04 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 11.02% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 142 | 313 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 67.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.91% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 9.36% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 14.09% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.94 5 | 22.33 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.45 7 | 23.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 3.62% | 13.07% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 106 | 233 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 61.91% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.82% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 12.64% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.55% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.09 | 21.08 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.11 2 | 20.77 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 4.44% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 17.25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 10.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.08% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.56 | 21.79 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.6 | 22.83 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 3.23% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 15.69% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.85% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 12.92% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at George Salter Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
