State School
The Phoenix Collegiate
- Secondary
- Sandwell B71 2BX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress because they remember previous learning and understand new topics better.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Their behaviour is a strength; they settle quickly in class and begin learning immediately.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers, including early career teachers, have strong subject knowledge and keep this fresh with relevant professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers know how to deliver the well-sequenced curriculum effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' use of assessment is effective, spotting misconceptions right away.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers say that this is a busy and well-organised school.
Communication: Staff work hard to resolve concerns that parents or pupils raise, including bullying.
Parent Satisfaction: One parent said, 'I cannot fault the support this school provides.'
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff work hard to resolve concerns that are raised.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum that meets and often exceeds national requirements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff address concerns well, looking after pupils' well-being.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding leaders work hard, providing annual training and weekly updates.
Extracurricular Offerings: Staff run a range of exciting clubs and varied activities which many pupils attend.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils, including disadvantaged and those with SEND, receive impartial careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students can train to be journalists and reporters, boosting confidence and self-esteem.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Teachers have the specialist knowledge to mould tasks to meet pupils鈥� needs.
Subjects Offered: Pupils choose from a wide range of BTECs and GCSEs.
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The Phoenix Collegiate is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1937 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Phoenix Collegiate is a multi-cultural 11-19 foundation school, serving 1950 students making us arguably the largest school in the West Midlands. Situated in the North of West Bromwich close to the border with Walsall and opened in September 2010, it quickly established itself as one of the most rapidly improving schools in the area, an accolade achieved through our commitment to continually improving the quality of teaching and learning and the provision of exciting and dynamic learning experiences for our students.
In 2017, we started moving into our state of the art facilities with the final completion in Autumn 2019.
Academic success is important to us at Phoenix because we recognise that for our students, an outstanding education can be life changing. At Phoenix students are challenged to achieve the very best they can, and within a caring, supportive and vibrant environment, they thrive.
We have a strong foundation of good quality teaching, evidenced through our strong examination results. Phoenix is not only about delivering great qualifications; it鈥檚 about building the character and self-esteem of our young people, opening young minds, nurturing ambition and inspiring a generation to achieve beyond their wildest imagination.
An example of this is our CCF unit which established in September 2017 with a Royal Navy section but due to its success and impact with our students, expanded to include a Royal Air Force section in September 2019 and now a Royal Marine section.
In a world where society is often fragmented and polarised, our school remains a community where honesty and integrity matter, humour and hard work are equally important values, and where the process of education is as important as the grade. We are a school proud of our achievements and excited by what the future holds.
I hope having browsed our website, you will have an appreciation of what drives us at Phoenix, however a website can only give you a flavour of what we do, and the opportunities that await those who choose to study or work with us.
We are immensely proud of our school and welcome any visits.
Mr Mike Smith
Head teacher
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In 2017, we started moving into our state of the art facilities with the final completion in Autumn 2019.
Academic success is important to us at Phoenix because we recognise that for our students, an outstanding education can be life changing. At Phoenix students are challenged to achieve the very best they can, and within a caring, supportive and vibrant environment, they thrive.
We have a strong foundation of good quality teaching, evidenced through our strong examination results. Phoenix is not only about delivering great qualifications; it鈥檚 about building the character and self-esteem of our young people, opening young minds, nurturing ambition and inspiring a generation to achieve beyond their wildest imagination.
An example of this is our CCF unit which established in September 2017 with a Royal Navy section but due to its success and impact with our students, expanded to include a Royal Air Force section in September 2019 and now a Royal Marine section.
In a world where society is often fragmented and polarised, our school remains a community where honesty and integrity matter, humour and hard work are equally important values, and where the process of education is as important as the grade. We are a school proud of our achievements and excited by what the future holds.
I hope having browsed our website, you will have an appreciation of what drives us at Phoenix, however a website can only give you a flavour of what we do, and the opportunities that await those who choose to study or work with us.
We are immensely proud of our school and welcome any visits.
Mr Mike Smith
Head teacher
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 63% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.70% | 11.60% | 10.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 23.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 38.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 19.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 10% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 324 | 183 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 48.41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 24.27% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 5.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 46.85% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 20.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.63% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.93% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 301 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 50% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 23.95% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.35% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.4% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.7% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 6 | 22.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 8 | 40.19% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 18.29% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 2 | 5.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 2 | 9.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 94.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 172 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 45.24% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 30.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.53% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 4 | 22.14% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 3 | 41.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 15.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 7 | 4.86% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 7 | 8.33% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 2.64 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 179 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 81.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 40.88% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 29.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.44% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 22% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 39.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 19.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 10.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 246 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 78.06% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 42.94% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 30.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.06% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.41 | 26.28 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.9 | 24.62 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.70% | 4.66% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 217 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 68.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 12% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.3 | 29.63 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.21 | 30.04 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.8% | 11.02% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 97 | 313 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 67.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.91% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 9.36% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 14.09% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.99 2 | 22.33 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.17 2 | 23.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.9% | 3.62% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 89 | 233 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 61.91% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.82% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 12.64% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 11.55% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.38 3 | 21.08 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.89 4 | 20.77 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 4.44% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 17.25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 10.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.08% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.13 | 21.79 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.83 | 22.83 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 3.23% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 15.69% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 8.85% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 12.92% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Phoenix Collegiate
Local authority ratio 20 : 1