Smestow School
URN: 140586 • Wolverhampton WV3 8HU
Overview
- Name
- Smestow School
- URN
- 140586
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 26.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jessie Chahal (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton WV3 8HU
Summary
Smestow School is a mixed secondary academy located in Wolverhampton, with a current enrollment of 675 students and a capacity of 1,010. The school serves a diverse community, with 42.10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a significant level of socio-economic diversity. This context shapes the school's ethos, fostering an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Smestow School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, equipping students with essential skills and knowledge for their future. The school emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development, offering a range of extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and well-being. Support systems are in place to assist students in their learning journeys, ensuring that individual needs are met.
As an academy converter, Smestow School operates with greater autonomy, allowing for tailored educational approaches that reflect the needs of its students and the local community. The school is committed to fostering strong relationships with parents and local stakeholders, aiming to create a supportive network that benefits all learners.
The curriculum at Smestow School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, equipping students with essential skills and knowledge for their future. The school emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development, offering a range of extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and well-being. Support systems are in place to assist students in their learning journeys, ensuring that individual needs are met.
As an academy converter, Smestow School operates with greater autonomy, allowing for tailored educational approaches that reflect the needs of its students and the local community. The school is committed to fostering strong relationships with parents and local stakeholders, aiming to create a supportive network that benefits all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School (78.1)
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School (70.2)
- Highfields School (67.1)
- Heath Park (66.9)
- Highfields School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wolverhampton
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1010
- Pupils
- 675
- Boys
- 332
- Girls
- 343
- FSM %
- 42.10
- Open date
- 2014-02-01
- Close date
- 2022-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 675 | 332 | 343 | 1010 | 42.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 675 | 332 | 343 | 1010 | 42.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 675 | 332 | 343 | 1010 | 42.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 675 | 332 | 343 | 1010 | 42.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 722 | 361 | 361 | 1010 | 36.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 862 | 446 | 416 | 1010 | 28.10 |
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