Sandwell Academy

About Sandwell Academy

Sandwell Academy is an academy sponsor led in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,461 pupils on roll. It is part of THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49 (2025/26). 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 48.1% 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

1,461 / 1,250 (117%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 May 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 4LG

Phone

01215251700

Headteacher

James Saunders

Website

http://www.sandwellacademy.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sandwell Academy?

Sandwell Academy is an academy sponsor led in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Sandwell Academy have?

Sandwell Academy has 1,461 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sandwell Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sandwell Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).

How does Sandwell Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sandwell Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49 in 2025/26.

Is Sandwell Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sandwell Academy is part of THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sandwell Academy?

Sandwell Academy is located at Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 4LG.