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George Salter Academy
Davey Road, West Bromwich B70 9UW
George Salter Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,420 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Sixth form, Finances and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Admissions and Representation.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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