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Smith's Wood Academy
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Smith's Wood Academy
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- Smith's Wood B36 0UE
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Based on the inspection date: 01 May 2019
Requires Improvement
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Smith's Wood Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 899 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goal is to give every student the tools they need to excel and surpass their own expectations. Our main motivation is to ensure that every one of our kids has a fulfilling life and a role in society. Smith's Wood is pleased with its knowledge-based curriculum and how it is taught. Innovative techniques to student feedback and homework are carefully matched with our very conventional approach to teaching and learning (Study). Smith's Wood welcomes the difficulties of the 21st Century while maintaining traditional traditions and a strict adherence to discipline, punctuality, and uniform. As Head of Academy, my pride in our school and its community is unmatched; our staff and students share this pride as well. I have a steadfast desire to make things better for everyone who choose to travel with us. Visitors are cordially welcomed by our staff and students. It's fantastic to be a part of the Smith's Wood and larger Trust community. Come see what we're all about and how incredible our students are. It's a pleasure to work at Smith's Wood. It is a joyful and welcoming workplace that depends on and thrives on the kindness and dedication of personnel. There are tremendous expectations, and life is moving quickly. Smith's Wood is currently at a pivotal point in its long history; if you are seeking a position of employment then this is an exciting opportunity to be involved in transforming the future direction of Smith's Wood to make it one of the leading schools in the country. The academy's head is Mrs. Katy Craig.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B- 0
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C-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 17 | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | -1.22 | 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 | 34 | 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 | 22% | 35.27% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 48.86% | 45.2% |
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 | 37% | 26.05% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 14.05% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 18.5% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 3.06 | 2.96 |
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 | 87% | 87.35% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 35.05% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 26.25% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 10% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.75% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.8% | 2.15% |
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 | -0.68 | 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 | 37.6 | 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 | 23% 2 | 29.24% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 5 | 44.52% | 43.33% |
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 | 24% | 20.9% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 9.95% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 14.43% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.97 | 2.9 | 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 | - | 80.13% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.56% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.19% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.63% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.77% |
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 | -0.24 | 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 | 41.5 | 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 | 21% | 27.48% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 41.14% | 42.55% |
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 | 18% | 21.86% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.29% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 14.57% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 2.61 | 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 | - | 82.75% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.06% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.94% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.88% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.25% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.19% | 2.07% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 27.68% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.26% | 43.01% |
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 | - | 23.05% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.11% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.95% | 16.18% |
| 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 | - | 82.29% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.29% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.86% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.79% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.36% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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.
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.
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 | 22.22 | 28.77 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.6 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.77% | 13.27% |
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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 42.57% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.57% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.71% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.43% | 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 | - | 23.58 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.52 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.55% | 12.59% |
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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.71% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.43% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.29% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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