Located in West Bromwich, Sandwell Community School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sandwell Community School currently has around 104 pupils on roll, which is about 58% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.2% boys and 30.8% girls. Around 75.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.7%. unclassified pupils make up about 26.9% , followed by white and black caribbean at 11.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westminster Road, West Bromwich, B71 2JN |
| Website: | https://sandwellcs.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215335802 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kevin Morgan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135254 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 104 |
| Number of Boys: | 72 |
| Number of Girls: | 32 |
| White British | 31.70% | 33 |
| Unclassified | 26.90% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 11.50% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 9.60% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 4.80% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 3 |
| African | 2.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Green Primary School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Junior School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Infant School Westminster Road , B71 2JQ | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennyhill Primary School Hollyhedge Road , B71 3BU | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyhedge Primary School Connor Road , B71 3DJ | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Community Technology College Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields High School Church Vale , B71 4DR | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 4 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.