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George Salter Academy

State school · West Bromwich, B70 9UW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,462 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,462 ·
Local authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Adrian Price

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Ryders Green Primary School 17 %
OtherUnkn 16 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Hanbury Primary School 14 %
Hargate Primary School 11 %
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School 10 %
Lodge Primary School 9 %
Newtown Primary School 4 %
Eaton Valley Primary School 3 %
Great Bridge Primary School 3 %
All Saints CofE Primary School 3 %
Lyng Primary School 2 %
Newtown Primary School 2 %
Hateley Heath Primary School 2 %
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 2 %
Hateley Heath Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
86%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
5%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
81
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,462
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Inadequate

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Contact the school

Address

Davey Road
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 9UW
Get directions

Telephone: 0121 553 4665

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.georgesalter.com

Local authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information George Salter Academy Davey Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UW
1,462 Pupil numbers
30 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
50 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
81 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.50
LA avg.
41.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.04 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 193 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 193 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 194 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 2
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
5%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
24.50
LA avg.
27.89
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics GCE AS level 19 C
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 19 C
Accounting / Finance GCE AS level 5 E
Sociology GCE A level 16 C
Psychology GCE A level 27 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 C
Mathematics GCE A level 18 C
Law GCE A level 16 C
History GCE A level 13 B
Film Studies GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 17 B
Chemistry GCE A level 23 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 18 B
Biology GCE A level 26 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 B
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 15 D

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

George Salter Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
11 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Inadequate
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