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The Phoenix Collegiate

Sandwell, B71 2BXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
+0.17
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
179 1st-choice / 227 places
Ranking
#1,147
of 3,141 nationally

About The Phoenix Collegiate

The Phoenix Collegiate stands out in Sandwell for its academic performance, achieving a Progress 8 score of 0.17 in the 2023/24 academic year. This places it significantly above the local authority average of -0.14, meaning pupils here make more progress than their peers across other Sandwell secondary schools. The school ranks 5th out of 19 schools in the local authority for this measure, putting it in the top quarter. Nationally, it sits in the top 37% of all schools. This positive headline is driven by particularly strong progress in English, where the score reaches 0.47, while maths progress is slightly negative at -0.11. The school's Attainment 8 score of 44 is a solid benchmark, and 58.7% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school is also the fifth highest performing secondary in Sandwell by this metric, trailing only a handful of academies.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressClarkes Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 2BX
HeadteacherMichael Smith
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils1,920
Free School Meals (FSM)43.1%
School Capacity1,920 / 2,008 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Tennis CourtsSixth Form CentreICT SuiteGymnasiumScience LabsSports HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolMusic RoomsLibraryDining HallAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

DanceGymnasticsHockeySwimmingBadmintonNetballRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaScience ClubArt ClubDebateModel United NationsNewspaperOrchestra

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: aspirebelievesucceed.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phoenix Collegiate

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