What did School Atlas judge Smestow Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Smestow Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Smestow Academy?

Smestow Academy has 589 pupils on roll.

What ages does Smestow Academy take?

Smestow Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Smestow Academy located?

Smestow Academy is located in Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU, Wolverhampton.

How do I apply to Smestow Academy?

Smestow Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Smestow Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Smestow Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 4.27 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Smestow Academy?

When Smestow Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in Public Care (looked after children) and previously looked after children – as defined in the document; 2. Siblings — Where a child has an older sibling currently attending the school when the application is made and who will be still attending the school in Years 8 – 11 in September of the relevant year. Siblings of Sixth Form students DO NOT qualify for a sibling claim; 3. Medical or social grounds — Where there are essential medical or social grounds for admitting the child, supported in writing by a medical practitioner or social worker, subject to verification by Governing Body, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of an oversubscription in any of the above categories, places will be allocated according to those that live closest to Smestow Academy as calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the home and school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Smestow Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.1% of pupils at Smestow Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.27miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Smestow Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Smestow Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in Public Care (looked after children) and previously looked after children – as defined in the document.
2Siblings — Where a child has an older sibling currently attending the school when the application is made and who will be still attending the school in Years 8 – 11 in September of the relevant year. Siblings of Sixth Form students DO NOT qualify for a sibling claim.
3Medical or social grounds — Where there are essential medical or social grounds for admitting the child, supported in writing by a medical practitioner or social worker, subject to verification by Governing Body.
4Children of staff — Children of Staff employed at The Academy for two or more years at the time of application, or recruited to fill a demonstrable skill-shortage vacancy, or seconded to support another school within the Matrix Academy Trust.
5Proximity of home to school — Proximity of the child’s home to the school, with those living nearest being accorded higher priority, distance measured in a straight line from the centre point of the home address to the centre point of the school using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system.

If two applications tie: In the event of an oversubscription in any of the above categories, places will be allocated according to those that live closest to Smestow Academy as calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the home and school.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first by law and are not part of the numbered oversubscription criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Smestow Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Smestow Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Smestow Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Smestow Academy?: Smestow Academy has 589 pupils on roll.
What ages does Smestow Academy take?: Smestow Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Smestow Academy located?: Smestow Academy is located in Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU, Wolverhampton.
How do I apply to Smestow Academy?: Smestow Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Smestow Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Smestow Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 4.27 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Smestow Academy?: When Smestow Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in Public Care (looked after children) and previously looked after children – as defined in the document; 2. Siblings — Where a child has an older sibling currently attending the school when the application is made and who will be still attending the school in Years 8 – 11 in September of the relevant year. Siblings of Sixth Form students DO NOT qualify for a sibling claim; 3. Medical or social grounds — Where there are essential medical or social grounds for admitting the child, supported in writing by a medical practitioner or social worker, subject to verification by Governing Body, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of an oversubscription in any of the above categories, places will be allocated according to those that live closest to Smestow Academy as calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the home and school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Smestow Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.1% of pupils at Smestow Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.27miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Smestow Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Smestow Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in Public Care (looked after children) and previously looked after children – as defined in the document.
2Siblings — Where a child has an older sibling currently attending the school when the application is made and who will be still attending the school in Years 8 – 11 in September of the relevant year. Siblings of Sixth Form students DO NOT qualify for a sibling claim.
3Medical or social grounds — Where there are essential medical or social grounds for admitting the child, supported in writing by a medical practitioner or social worker, subject to verification by Governing Body.
4Children of staff — Children of Staff employed at The Academy for two or more years at the time of application, or recruited to fill a demonstrable skill-shortage vacancy, or seconded to support another school within the Matrix Academy Trust.
5Proximity of home to school — Proximity of the child’s home to the school, with those living nearest being accorded higher priority, distance measured in a straight line from the centre point of the home address to the centre point of the school using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first by law and are not part of the numbered oversubscription criteria.

Smestow Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Smestow Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Smestow Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Smestow Academy?: Smestow Academy has 589 pupils on roll.
What ages does Smestow Academy take?: Smestow Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Smestow Academy located?: Smestow Academy is located in Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU, Wolverhampton.
How do I apply to Smestow Academy?: Smestow Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Smestow Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Smestow Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 4.27 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Smestow Academy?: When Smestow Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in Public Care (looked after children) and previously looked after children – as defined in the document; 2. Siblings — Where a child has an older sibling currently attending the school when the application is made and who will be still attending the school in Years 8 – 11 in September of the relevant year. Siblings of Sixth Form students DO NOT qualify for a sibling claim; 3. Medical or social grounds — Where there are essential medical or social grounds for admitting the child, supported in writing by a medical practitioner or social worker, subject to verification by Governing Body, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of an oversubscription in any of the above categories, places will be allocated according to those that live closest to Smestow Academy as calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the home and school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Smestow Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.1% of pupils at Smestow Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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