Smith's Wood Academy
URN: 143895 • Birmingham B36 0UE
Overview
- Name
- Smith's Wood Academy
- URN
- 143895
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 20.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Huntington (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01217884100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windward Way, Birmingham B36 0UE
Summary
Smith's Wood Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Solihull, Birmingham, and is part of the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 744 students and a capacity of 1,000, the academy aims to provide a comprehensive education for students in years 7 to 11, with access to Fairfax Academy Sixth Form for years 12 and 13. The school prides itself on its modern facilities, which support a diverse curriculum designed to foster academic excellence and personal development.
The academy's ethos is built around core values of respect, ambition, and resilience, guiding both staff and students in their daily activities. Smith's Wood Academy emphasizes the importance of hard work, integrity, and tradition, striving to create a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
With a significant percentage of students (60.9%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is committed to addressing the needs of its community and ensuring that all students have access to quality education and support. Parents can stay informed about school activities and updates through various online platforms and the academy's website.
The academy's ethos is built around core values of respect, ambition, and resilience, guiding both staff and students in their daily activities. Smith's Wood Academy emphasizes the importance of hard work, integrity, and tradition, striving to create a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
With a significant percentage of students (60.9%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is committed to addressing the needs of its community and ensuring that all students have access to quality education and support. Parents can stay informed about school activities and updates through various online platforms and the academy's website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability Information (sen)
- Presentation (sen)
- View Prospectus (download)
- Ofsted Monitoring Report 4We are pleased to share with you our most recent Ofsted monitoring visit report. Please click on this slide to view the report. (download)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 744
- Boys
- 351
- Girls
- 393
- FSM %
- 60.90
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 744 | 351 | 393 | 1000 | 60.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 781 | 372 | 409 | 1000 | 58.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 918 | 462 | 456 | 1000 | 52.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 918 | 462 | 456 | 1000 | 52.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 950 | 465 | 485 | 1000 | 46.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 966 | 482 | 484 | 1400 | 38.80 |
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