The Phoenix Collegiate

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BXOpen in maps

The Phoenix Collegiate is a secondary school in West Bromwich for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 4th of 4 secondary schools in West Bromwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 February 2023, report published 30 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

331 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.8

39.8, 6.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths24.8%

24.8%, 20.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths47.1%

47.1%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc40.8%

40.8%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.47

3.47, 0.62 below the England average of 4.09.

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

93 students

Average point score per A level entry29.13

29.13, 5.87 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,770 pupils on roll, with places for 2,008

Eligible for free school meals43.9%

43.9%, 17.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language28.4%

28.4%, 6.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Phoenix Collegiate

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy0.7 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 38.6
Shireland CBSO Academy1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
George Salter Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.6
Shireland Biomedical Utc1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
The British Muslim School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 41.8

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Michael Smith
Phone
01215888384
Website
aspirebelievesucceed.com
Address
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX
Local authority
Sandwell
URN
136091

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.