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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Good
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behavior and high respect among pupils
Academic Progress: Standards improved in 2019, slower in English
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils’ progress had fallen sharply in 2018 but improvements have been made in most areas
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils benefit from enrichment programs, including clubs and visits
Communication: School communicates effectively about pupils' safety and well-being
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective action taken to secure improvements
Actions for Quality Improvement: Reviewed curriculum and addressed weak areas
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying extremely rare and dealt with effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture and staff well-trained
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers choir, chess, trips to France and Germany
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment programs help balance academics
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers advice and guidance program
Preparation for Sixth Form: Broad range of options maintained in sixth form
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for low-attaining and disadvantaged pupils
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects at GCSE and sixth form, but low uptake in modern foreign languages
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Wood Green Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.

It has 1530 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

94.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Students at Wood Green Academy have access to a wide variety of engaging programmes and experiences.
In 1998, Wood Green Academy was designated a specialist sports college, and in 2006, it was designated a specialist math and computing college.
A mixed 11–19 Community Comprehensive school, Wood Green is part of the North Sandwell Consortium (Wednesbury North).
We had an Ofsted inspection in May 2012, and we were rated as a "Outstanding School" for the third time in a row.
Excellent educators and support personnel who are familiar with the pupils work with us.
We have top-notch facilities, particularly in the areas of sport, science, and information technology, and over the past five years, we have spent over $3 million to upgrade the educational amenities at Wood Green.
We are among the top schools in Sandwell and the Black Country based on our exam achievements.
However, Wood Green is more than simply test scores, and our extracurricular and enrichment programmes help our students build resilience and other crucial employability skills.
In a variety of athletic and non-athletic pursuits, our students enjoy a distinguished national reputation.
This school is excellent.
Regardless of their unique situations, it offers fantastic opportunity for pupils to thrive, develop, and achieve incredibly well.
The sixth form is exceptional.
Regardless of ability, starting place, or special educational needs, students succeed very well, making rapid and sustained progress through Key Stages 3 and 4 and in the sixth form to earn high academic outcomes.
Lesson learning is of exceptional quality.
The curriculum and specialisations significantly enhance students' academic success and enjoyment of school, engrossing them in the subject matter.
When it comes to the quantity, complexity, and difficulty of learning activities, teaching is characterised by very high expectations.
Outstanding teaching is provided to kids with special needs and those who are disabled.
Teachers routinely expect students to act in accordance with high standards, and the school has an excellent behaviour management system.
As a result, how students behave in class has a big impact on how much they learn.
Outstanding management and leadership are fostered by a morally upright, vivacious, and affable headteacher.
All student groups can succeed with the help of inspiring leadership, consistently outstanding instruction, and an excellent curriculum designed to fit each student's requirements.
The major factors for the remarkable performance of students are inspirational leadership and a continuous pursuit of perfection.
We were listed in an Ofsted report from March 2009 called "Twelve Outstanding Schools, Excelling Against the Odds."
Our dedication to continued development is demonstrated by the Department for Education's designation of our school as a Leading Edge Partnership School.
I qualified as a National Leader of Education in 2014, and I now have that title (NLE).
In 2011, in recognition of our "Outstanding School" classification, we were invited to convert to Academy status by the DfE and this process has now been successfully completed, ensuring an exciting future for all members of the school community.
This was swiftly followed by our successful application to be one of the first 100 Teaching Schools in the nation, providing our employees with even more chances to have an impact on educational standards across the country.
Being selected to be one of the pioneers in this new initiation was a major accomplishment for us.
As the Headteacher of Wood Green Academy, my overarching goal is to ensure that every student who attends Wood Green receives "Excellence in Education."
Come check us out because every day is an Open Day and we always encourage visitors to decide for themselves whether or not our stellar reputation is well-deserved.
Perhaps you were unaware, but Wood Green Academy is a charitable organisation.
Like any charity we are always seeking to raise charitable donations that will help us to offer new learning experiences for our students that, otherwise, we may not have been able to offer.
There are a number of ways we accept and raises donations to support our students and other charities: On occasion, we receive financial donations and requests that monies be spent in a particular way.
If you would like to make a donation, please contact me at the school at your convenience.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 14.8 - 17.4
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 46% 98% 28%
Grade 5 or above A Level 6.00% 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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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 -0.10 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 47.1 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 46% 23.67% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 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 17% 19.53% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 5.83% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 12% 10% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.89 2.4 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 93% 93.27% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 256 183 144
Pupils staying in education 88% 88.27% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 39% 48.41% 32.73%
School sixth forms 47% 24.27% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 1% 5.09% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 10.45% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 2% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 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 -0.04 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 48 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 51% 30% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 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 19% 20.11% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 8.63% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 13% 12.93% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.95 2.83 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 92.75% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 250 181 141
Pupils staying in education 88% 88.9% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 47% 50% 34.03%
School sixth forms 40% 23.95% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges SP 4.35% 10.38%
Other education destinations SP 10.4% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 1.7% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 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 -0.04 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 45.2 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 34% 3 22.48% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 7 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 15% 18.29% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 5.81% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 10% 9.52% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.79 2.67 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 96% 94.24% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 244 172 135
Pupils staying in education 88% 88.47% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 45.24% 33.25%
School sixth forms 45% 30.29% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 3.41% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 9.53% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 3.24% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 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 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 31% 3 22.14% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 55% 6 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 17% 15.67% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 5 4.86% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 10% 6 8.33% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.59 2.64 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 93% 93.81% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 243 179 140
Pupils staying in education 81% 81.31% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 42% 40.88% 28.31%
School sixth forms 37% 29.56% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 2.44% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 11.31% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 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 0.06 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 46.6 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 34% 22% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 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 20% 19.9% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 8.8% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 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 – 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% 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 47% 42.94% 30.58%
School sixth forms 41% 30.38% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 3.13% 8.95%
Other education destinations 2% 4.38% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 6.25% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.06% 2.45%
A level exam result

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.19 26.28 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.11 24.62 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 6.00% 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 90 217 201
Students staying in education 76% 68.75% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 5.5% 6.08%
Students entering employment 9% 12% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 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 35.99 29.63 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.32 30.04 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 13.6% 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 88 313 248
Students staying in education 75% 67.09% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 4.91% 5%
Students entering employment 7% 9.36% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 14% 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 28.63 4 22.33 29.39
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.81 5 23.26 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 4.3% 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 94 233 232
Students staying in education 77% 61.91% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 7.82% 7.77%
Students entering employment 10% 12.64% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 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 24.65 4 21.08 29.03
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.56 5 20.77 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 1.3% 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 5 2 3
Students staying in education 7 17.25% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 6.42% 5.54%
Students entering employment 8% 10.33% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 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 28.28 21.79 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.14 22.83 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 2.9% 3.23% 12.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 10 2 3
Students staying in education 7 15.69% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 8.85% 6.37%
Students entering employment 7% 12.92% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4% 4.23%
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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

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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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wood Green Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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