How many pupils does Gospel Oak School have?

Gospel Oak School has 1,210 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Gospel Oak School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Gospel Oak School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 in 2025/26.

Is Gospel Oak School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gospel Oak School is part of CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Gospel Oak School?

Gospel Oak School is located at Bilston Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0BZ.

Gospel Oak School

Bilston Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0BZ

Not rated

Inspected 30 September 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

39.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,210

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Gospel Oak School

Gospel Oak School is an academy sponsor led in Tipton, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,210 pupils on roll. It is part of CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 (2025/26). 44.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,210 / 1,400 (86%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 September 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

44.8%

Free school meals

15.5%

EAL

1.6%

SEN support

13.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.2

Attainment 8

217 pupils

29.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

46.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

11 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

46%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.2%

Overall absence

27.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

72.28

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.5 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

13.55

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

£53,859

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£12,095 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +5.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,094

Spend per pupil

£8,640

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bilston Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0BZ
Phone: 01215561351
Principal: Stephen Brownlow
Website: https://gospeloakschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gospel Oak School?: Gospel Oak School is an academy sponsor led in Tipton, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Gospel Oak School have?: Gospel Oak School has 1,210 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Gospel Oak School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Gospel Oak School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 in 2025/26.
Is Gospel Oak School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Gospel Oak School is part of CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Gospel Oak School?: Gospel Oak School is located at Bilston Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0BZ.

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