Gospel Oak School
URN: 135599 • Tipton DY4 0BZ
Overview
- Name
- Gospel Oak School
- URN
- 135599
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 29.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Brownlow (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01215561351
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bilston Road, Tipton DY4 0BZ
Summary
Gospel Oak School is a mixed secondary academy located in Tipton, Sandwell, accommodating 1,210 students with a capacity of 1,400. The school caters to students aged 11-18 and is committed to providing a high-quality education underpinned by strong pastoral care. The ethos of the school is built around core values of Respect, Pride, and Aspiration, fostering an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their best.
The curriculum at Gospel Oak School is broad and balanced, designed to maximize student potential both academically and personally. The school emphasizes Quality First Teaching and incorporates the KASE principles—Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills, and Experience—into its educational approach. Additionally, various programmes focus on social justice, student leadership, and career education, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future.
As part of the Central Region Schools Trust, Gospel Oak School aims to serve its local community while promoting social mobility and equality. The school actively collaborates with the Local Authority to maintain effective admissions processes and ensure that all children have access to an excellent education, regardless of their background.
The curriculum at Gospel Oak School is broad and balanced, designed to maximize student potential both academically and personally. The school emphasizes Quality First Teaching and incorporates the KASE principles—Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills, and Experience—into its educational approach. Additionally, various programmes focus on social justice, student leadership, and career education, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future.
As part of the Central Region Schools Trust, Gospel Oak School aims to serve its local community while promoting social mobility and equality. The school actively collaborates with the Local Authority to maintain effective admissions processes and ensure that all children have access to an excellent education, regardless of their background.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Q3 Academy Tipton (45.3)
- Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre (45.2)
- Willingsworth High School (45.2)
- The ACE Academy (42.6)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1210
- Boys
- 624
- Girls
- 586
- FSM %
- 44.60
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1210 | 624 | 586 | 1400 | 44.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1217 | 633 | 584 | 1400 | 41.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1261 | 648 | 613 | 1400 | 35.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1261 | 648 | 613 | 1400 | 35.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1195 | 602 | 593 | 1400 | 31.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1088 | 555 | 533 | 1400 | 25.90 |
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