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Smestow Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 650 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in September 2022. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Matrix Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Wednesfield Academy, Bloxwich Academy, Barr Beacon School, Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School and Turves Green Boys' School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions, Environment and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Progress, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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