The Phoenix Collegiate, West Bromwich

Good
Secondary
Foundation school
Mixed
Ages 11โ€“18

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.3km)Possible (~1.9km)Unlikely (~2.5km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Michael Smith
Pupils:1,770 / 2,008 capacity
LA:Sandwell
Phone:01215888384
Address:Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2010

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:136091
UKPRN:10030873
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Tipton and Wednesbury
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good.

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At a Glance

45.9%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

20.1

Avg class size

90

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Black Lake (West Midlands Metro)
1.3km ยท 22 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

88%

Available places

1,770 pupils

2,008 capacity

238 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - West Bromwich

Low pressure
New homes approved:574
Projected new pupils:103

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Bromwich

Admissions Demand - Sandwell

Low demand0.84x oversubscription

Places available

5,176

Applications

4,326

Got 1st preference

81.1%

Got preferred school

95.9%

Secondary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)

Inspection History(107)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

9.28376%

Overall absence

25.83815%

Persistent absence

1,730

Enrolments

Authorised3.85521%
Unauthorised5.42855%
Persistent (10%+)25.83815%
Severe (50%+)4.33526%

Absence trend

3.87578%
18/19
5.50048%
20/21
8.11423%
21/22
9.19734%
22/23
9.42134%
23/24
9.28376%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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