George Salter Academy
105%
Capacity
1,438
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About George Salter Academy
George Salter Academy is a popular choice among Sandwell families, with 185 of 197 first-preference applicants securing a place for the 2025/26 academic year. The school was oversubscribed overall, receiving 489 applications for 248 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.97. While ParentView data isn't available in this profile, the high first-preference conversion rate suggests strong local confidence. The school is a mixed, non-faith secondary with a sixth form, and it currently educates 1,438 pupils, slightly above its stated capacity of 1,370. Around 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse intake typical of the area.
Academically, George Salter Academy sits in a solid middle ground. Its Progress 8 score of -0.04 is above the Sandwell local authority average of -0.14, placing it 6th out of 19 secondary schools in the borough. In the West Midlands region, it ranks 160th out of 371 schools, and nationally it sits around the median, at 1,620th out of 3,141. Attainment 8 stands at 42.5, with 60.8% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with leadership, management, and sixth-form provision all judged Good. This marks a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2016, and the school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections.
The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, a theatre, and a sixth form centre. Sports provision is varied, with rowing, rugby, hockey, and dance among the options, while extracurricular clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, coding, and a science club. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school supports a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. George Salter Academy is a good fit for families seeking a large, inclusive secondary with a strong sixth form and a track record of steady improvement, particularly those living within commuting distance of Sandwell.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Davey Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 9UW |
| Headteacher | Adrian Price |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 1,438 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,438 / 1,370 (105% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.04)
1620th of 3,141
Nationally
160th of 371
In West Midlands
6th of 19
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
25.7
'22/23
28.8
'23/24
24.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2346%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 199 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)46%
- FE college45%
- Employment4%
- Not sustained3%
- Sixth form college2%
- Apprenticeship1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2379%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 80 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
11%
Russell Group
11%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)79%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained4%
- Further education3%
- Other education3%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology27
- Biology26
- Chemistry23
- Business Studies:Single18
- Mathematics18
- English Literature17
- Law16
- Sociology16
- Accounting / Finance15
- History13
- Physical Education / Sports Studies8
- Film Studies7
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
14Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed248
489
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
197 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian45.7%
- White British17.5%
- White (other)10.7%
- Mixed7.1%
- Black1.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About George Salter Academy
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Understanding Progress 8
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Davey Road, West Bromwich
Sandwell, B70 9UW
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