Smith's Wood Sports College
URN: 104118 • Birmingham B36 0UE
Overview
- Name
- Smith's Wood Sports College
- URN
- 104118
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 37.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katy Craig (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Windward Way, Birmingham B36 0UE
Summary
Smith's Wood Sports College, located in Birmingham and part of the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, is a mixed community secondary school catering to approximately 1,089 students. The school aims to provide a comprehensive education grounded in its core values of ambition, respect, and resilience. With a focus on fostering a positive learning environment, Smith's Wood has made significant strides in improving attendance and student behaviour, highlighting its commitment to academic excellence and personal development.
The school offers a modern learning environment, benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities due to its PFI build. It serves students from Year 7 to Year 11, with access to Fairfax Academy Sixth Form for further education. The curriculum is designed to support individual student needs and aspirations, ensuring that all pupils are well-prepared for their next educational steps.
Smith's Wood Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values collaboration between staff, students, and parents. The leadership team, under Principal Mr Stephen Huntington, is dedicated to continuous improvement, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The school offers a modern learning environment, benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities due to its PFI build. It serves students from Year 7 to Year 11, with access to Fairfax Academy Sixth Form for further education. The curriculum is designed to support individual student needs and aspirations, ensuring that all pupils are well-prepared for their next educational steps.
Smith's Wood Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values collaboration between staff, students, and parents. The leadership team, under Principal Mr Stephen Huntington, is dedicated to continuous improvement, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1089
- Boys
- 535
- Girls
- 555
- FSM %
- 27.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-02-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1089 | 535 | 555 | 1400 | 27.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1089 | 535 | 555 | 1400 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1089 | 535 | 555 | 1400 | 27.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1089 | 535 | 555 | 1400 | 27.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1089 | 535 | 555 | 1400 | 27.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1089 | 535 | 555 | 1400 | 27.30 |
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