West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

About West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a free school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 779 pupils on roll. It is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 (2025/26). 38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

779 / 750 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 February 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

Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 7LE

Phone

01213934850

Head Teacher

George Faux

Website

www.WBCA.School

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a free school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does West Bromwich Collegiate Academy have?

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy has 779 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating?

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).

How does West Bromwich Collegiate Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 in 2025/26.

Is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is located at Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 7LE.