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Smith's Wood Academy
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- Smith's Wood B36 0UE
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| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Progress observed through ongoing teaching efforts
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive improvements; pupils are attending more
Academic Progress: Pupils' academic achievement is extremely poor.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is poor and fights occur regularly.
Qualifications and Training: Ongoing training and development provided
Current Educational Practices: Staff utilizing new practices effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistencies in teaching contribute to pupils not learning enough.
Strengths and Challenges: Recruitment ongoing, consistency in policies improved
Parent Satisfaction: Many pupils do not feel safe, indicating parent dissatisfaction.
Opportunities for Involvement: Coffee mornings introduced for dialogue
Communication: Continued positive communication with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Increasing positivity among parents
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective actions taken post-inspection
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders react to misbehaviour rather than proactively managing it.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust leaders have not taken effective action to stem decline.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts handled with expanded support
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding team expanded for safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff trained to ensure pupil safety
Managing Bullying and Safety: Frequent bullying; staff fail to address issues effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School environment makes many pupils feel unsafe.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive appropriate career advice and guidance.
Career Counselling Services: New careers leader appointed
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some teachers do not make necessary adjustments for SEND pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Interim leader addressing SEND needs
Subjects Offered: Many students miss valuable experiences due to poor attendance.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupil engagement encouraged
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About Us
Smith's Wood Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 781 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate 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 |
C
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 7% | 98% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 11.10% |
| 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 | -1.83 | 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 | 23.9 | 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 | 7% | 28.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 42.13% | 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 | 17% | 23.91% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 14.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.05 | 2.65 | 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 | 83% | 87.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 81.55% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 33.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 24.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 10.9% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 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 | -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% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 48.86% | 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 | 37% | 26.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 14.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 18.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 3.06 | 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 | 87% | 87.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 151 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 35.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 26.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 10% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.8% | 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 | -0.68 | 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% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 5 | 44.52% | 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 | 24% | 20.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| 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% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.19% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 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 | -0.24 | 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% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 41.14% | 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 | 18% | 21.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.29% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 14.57% | 16.01% |
| 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% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.94% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.88% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.19% | 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 | - | 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% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.26% | 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 | - | 23.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.95% | 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 | - | 82.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.6 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.77% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 42.57% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.57% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.71% | 15.81% |
| 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 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.55% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.71% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.43% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.29% | 4.23% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Smith's Wood Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1