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Wood Green Academy

Sandwell, WS10 9QUSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.38
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
214 1st-choice / 222 places
Ranking
#2,418
of 3,141 nationally

About Wood Green Academy

Wood Green Academy is a large, mixed secondary school in Sandwell that is clearly in high demand. With 1,522 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,335, the school is significantly over capacity, and this is reflected in its admissions data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 369 applications for 222 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.66, meaning nearly two families applied for every available spot. Of those, 214 were first-preference applications, and all 214 received offers. The school's intake includes a proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 14.7%, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools, though not exceptionally high for the Sandwell area. This combination of high demand and a diverse intake suggests a school that is well-regarded locally and draws from a broad catchment.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWood Green Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QU
HeadteacherJames Topham
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils1,522
Free School Meals (FSM)14.7%
School Capacity1,522 / 1,335 (114% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsAstro TurfDining HallSports HallTennis CourtsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

HockeyAthleticsRowingNetballCross CountryCricketRugbyDanceBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseFilm ClubGardeningModel United NationsDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: woodgreenacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Green Academy

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