George Salter Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Davey Road, West Bromwich, B70 9UWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

George Salter Academy is a secondary school in West Bromwich for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 3rd of 4 secondary schools in West Bromwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 May 2017, report published 12 June 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

256 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.6

39.6, 6.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths30.9%

30.9%, 14.5 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths50.4%

50.4%, 14.4 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc20.7%

20.7%, 19.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.37

3.37, 0.72 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

76 students

Average point score per A level entry28.87

28.87, 6.13 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,377 pupils on roll, with places for 1,370

Eligible for free school meals39.9%

39.9%, 13.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language54.6%

54.6%, 33 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.9%

13.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.5%

1.5%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near George Salter Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Shireland Biomedical Utc	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Not published
The British Muslim School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 41.8
Shireland CBSO Academy	0.8 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
The Phoenix Collegiate	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.8
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.3

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Adrian Price
Phone: 01215534665
Website: georgesalter.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Davey Road, West Bromwich, B70 9UW
Local authority: Sandwell
URN: 135234

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.