Smestow Academy
Secondary school in Wolverhampton. Report card, Nov 2025: 3 strong, 4 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 11 November 2025, report published 11 January 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around November 2029
The last inspection was in November 2025. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 1.0 milesSt Peter's Collegiate Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Mar 2025)
- 1.1 milesHighfields School
Report card, Feb 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- 1.1 milesPerton Middle School
School remains Good (Feb 2023)
- 1.1 milesSt Edmund's Catholic Academy
Standards maintained (Mar 2025)
- 1.2 milesSt Regis Church of England Academy
Report card, Jan 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.