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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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