Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 143038.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 1.3 | 42 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 55.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 35.4% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 7.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 50.9% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 23 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 2 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 40 |
| Girls | 15 |
| Boys | 25 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 18 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 22 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Sandwell Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | King George V Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2019. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | V.A.S.E Academy | Other independent school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Galton Valley Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Lyng Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2016. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | George Betts Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2019. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Shireland CBSO Academy | Free schools | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Holly Lodge High School College of Science | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | West Bromwich Collegiate Academy | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. |
Sandwell Valley School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted, last inspected on 17 Jun 2025.
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sandwell Valley School was z.
Sandwell Valley School has 40 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Yes, Sandwell Valley School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.