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Sandwell Community School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Sandwell Community School
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Sandwell Community School
- Secondary
- Sandwell B71 2JN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils consistently calm, engaged in learning
Academic Progress: Pupils develop positive attitudes and improve attendance and behaviour over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils reflect on their actions and are encouraged to consider consequences.
Academic Progress: Progress in mathematics slower than English
Qualifications and Training: Comprehensive professional development in place
Current Educational Practices: Staff encouraged to have the right skills for pupil progress
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff resisted changes initially but acknowledged successes later
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers know pupils well and have constructive relationships but need support to select appropriate tasks consistently.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Used effective techniques for resolving pupil issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on prioritised action planning and development programs
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding and well-being support
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive safeguarding strategies in place
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported for both educational and personal reasons.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has strong connections with agencies for safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Football league, chess club, computer club, visits
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: CREATE project-based learning supports both
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers advice and guidance provided
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are supported well to think about next steps and possible careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Focus on increasing continuation in education
Managing and Supporting SEND: Significant work done for speech and language needs; strong support for SEN pupils.
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About Us
Sandwell Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 92 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
B-
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B
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.6 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 63% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 10.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandwell Community School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1