Contact Details:
Smestow Academy Windmill Crescent, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8HU
Telephone: 01902 539 500
Email: postbox@smestowacademy.co.uk
Website: www.smestowacademy.co.uk
Twitter: @smestowschool
Heateacher: Mr I Chamberlain
Our SENDCO can also be contacted via the links above.
Smestow Academy is part of the Matrix Academy Trust. Details and contact information for the Trust can be found at www.matrixacademytrust.co.uk
The school day times can be found HERE. (32.5 hours per week)
Results Information 2025
Year 11
% entered for EBAC: 44.4
% 4+ in English and Maths: 59
% 5+ in English and Maths: 30
Attainment 8: 42.44
EBacc average points score: 3.77
NEET: 1%
Year 13
A Level
Average points: 26.47
Average Grade: C-
% of students completing main study programme: 100
Applied General
Average points: 23.4
Average Grade: Merit
% of students completing main study programme: 100
Destinations 2024 - HERE
Behaviour Policy
The school behaviour policy (including rewards) can be found on our Publications > Policies HERE
Careers Information
Careers information including how we deliver careers guidance, a summary of the programme, who to contact about careers, how we measure and assess the impact of our careers provision and lots more can be found HERE
Pupil Premium
Details of our plan for pupil premium spend and a review of outcomes along with the school action plancan be found under About > Pupil Premium.
Governance
The Chair of Trustees of Matrix Academy Trust can be contacted via postbox@matrixacademytrust.co.uk or 01922 211 264.
Governance information can be found at About > Governance.
Complaints & Whistleblowing
The Trust Complaints Policy and Whistleblowing Policy can both be found HERE
Accounts & Funding Agreement
Please click here to view our Accounts and Funding Agreement information.
Charging and Remissions Information
The Charging and Remissions Policy is part of our Financial Procedures manual - the relevant extract can be HERE
Parental Right to Withdraw from Religious Education (RE)
In accordance with the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, parents have the legal right to request that their child be wholly or partly withdrawn from Religious Education (RE) . This right applies to all maintained schools, academies, and free schools in England.
If you wish to exercise this right, please contact the Headteacher in writing at postbox@smestowacademy.co.uk
The school will ensure appropriate supervision for your child during RE lessons. Please note:
Parents do not need to provide a reason for the withdrawal, although a discussion with the Headteacher is encouraged to clarify the nature and purpose of RE at our school.
Withdrawal time cannot be used for teaching other curriculum subjects.
The school is not required to provide alternative RE or curriculum activities during this time.
Students aged 18 or over may withdraw themselves from RE without parental consent.
We encourage all parents to consider the educational value of RE in promoting understanding, respect, and inclusion across diverse beliefs and cultures. For further information or to discuss your child’s participation in RE, please contact the school office.
Smestow academy is a diverse, multicultural and fully inclusive school based on our traditional Smestow values. These were created with our pupils, for our pupils. Our values shape all that we do, ensuring “success achieved together.”
We strive every day to provide the very best opportunities, experiences and education for all of our pupils. All members of our school community are valued equally, and we endeavour to build successful, resilient and confident learners. Fundamental to this is providing pupils with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to allow them to be curious, well-rounded and highly employable young people. This gives all our pupils the best possible start and enable them to go into the world and make outstanding contributions to modern British society.
