The Phoenix Collegiate, based in West Bromwich, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Phoenix Collegiate currently has around 1920 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 43.1% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.8%. indian pupils make up about 23.4%
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.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX |
| Website: | www.aspirebelievesucceed.com |
| Telephone: | 01215888384 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Michael Smith |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136091 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2008 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1920 |
| Number of Boys: | 972 |
| Number of Girls: | 948 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.80% | 668 |
| Indian | 23.40% | 449 |
| Other Mixed | 6.30% | 120 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 118 |
| African | 4.80% | 92 |
| Caribbean | 4.50% | 87 |
| Unclassified | 4.00% | 77 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 64 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 54 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 41 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 38 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 35 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 31 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Close Junior and Infant School Kent Close , Off Denbigh Drive B71 2SL | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST | - not rated | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Winchester Road , B71 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hateley Heath Junior School Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP | - not rated | 757 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 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menzies High School Science College Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | - not rated | 11 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top High School Hill Top , B70 0RX | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields High School Church Vale , B71 4DR | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Further education | 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 | 608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 611 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenvale School Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.