How many pupils does The Phoenix Collegiate have?

The Phoenix Collegiate has 1,920 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Phoenix Collegiate's Ofsted rating?

The Phoenix Collegiate was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023).

How does The Phoenix Collegiate perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Phoenix Collegiate achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 in 2025/26.

Where is The Phoenix Collegiate?

The Phoenix Collegiate is located at Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 2BX.

The Phoenix Collegiate

Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 2BX

Good

Inspected 14 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

38.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,920

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About The Phoenix Collegiate

The Phoenix Collegiate is a foundation school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,920 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 (2025/26). 43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,920 / 2,008 (96%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 February 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

43.9%

Free school meals

28.4%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

12.3%

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)

38.9

Attainment 8

323 pupils

26.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

45.5%

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)

A-level average grade

39 students

7.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

68%

To higher education

29%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

84%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

25.8%

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.

124.95

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +5.4 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

38.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£49,520

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,792 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0.8% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

Contact Details

Address: Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 2BX
Phone: 01215888384
Head Teacher: Michael Smith
Website: www.aspirebelievesucceed.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Phoenix Collegiate?: The Phoenix Collegiate is a foundation school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Phoenix Collegiate have?: The Phoenix Collegiate has 1,920 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Phoenix Collegiate's Ofsted rating?: The Phoenix Collegiate was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023).
How does The Phoenix Collegiate perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Phoenix Collegiate achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 in 2025/26.
Where is The Phoenix Collegiate?: The Phoenix Collegiate is located at Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 2BX.

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