Sandwell Community School is a pupil referral unit in West Bromwich, Sandwell, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 107 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 107 (places for 180)
- Headteacher
- Mr Imran Iqbal (Head Teacher)
- Opened
- 14 May 2007
- Free school meals
- 72.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Sandwell
- School reference (URN)
- 135254
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sandwell council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2014; school remains Good (April 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, April 2024).
Contact and getting there
Westminster Road, West Bromwich, B71 2JN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2025) 0.6 miles
- High Point Academy Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Elm Tree Primary Academy Special school · Ages 4–11 0.8 miles
By need in Sandwell: Autism (11) · SEMH (5) · Moderate learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Physical (4) · Speech and language (3) · Severe learning (3) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Vision (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Sandwell Community School
How do I get a place at Sandwell Community School?
Places at Sandwell Community School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sandwell council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Sandwell Community School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Sandwell Community School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Sandwell Community School?
Westminster Road, West Bromwich, B71 2JN, in Sandwell.
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