Sandwell Academy vs V.A.S.E Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich
V.A.S.E Academy
Birmingham
Overview
Phase
Secondary
All-through
Type
Academy sponsor led
Other independent school
Age Range
11–18
10–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Sandwell
Sandwell
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1463
39
Capacity
1250
60
Occupancy
117%
65%
FSM %
32.5%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
May 2024
Feb 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
49.0
2.9
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
48.2%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
34.7
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B-
-
AAB+ %
15%
-
Value Added
Above average
-
A-Level Students
139
-
Retention
94%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
11%
-
Degree course
81%
-
Any L4+ destination
87%
-
Apprenticeships
5%
-
Cohort size
163
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (126)
Chemistry (114)
Biology (88)
Psychology (60)
Mathematics (58)
Chemistry (48)
Biology (46)
Psychology (42)