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George Salter Academy

Sandwell, B70 9UWSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
-0.04
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
197 1st-choice / 248 places
Ranking
#1,620
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDavey Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 9UW
HeadteacherAdrian Price
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils1,438
Free School Meals (FSM)38.0%
School Capacity1,438 / 1,370 (105% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
Playing FieldsArt StudiosScience LabsICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumSwimming PoolLibraryTennis CourtsAstro TurfTheatreChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

RowingCross CountryDanceBadmintonHockeyAthleticsRugbyNetballBasketballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraScience ClubDramaChoirDuke of EdinburghCodingYoung EnterpriseDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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George Salter Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.