Open Other Secondary Mixed

Gospel Oak School

Bilston Road, Tipton, DY4 0BZ
Part of: CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,210 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
44.60% FSM %
624 Boys
586 Girls
About Gospel Oak School

Gospel Oak School is a Secondary Academies serving Tipton and the surrounding area in Sandwell with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 1,210 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Stephen Brownlow.

Information on Gospel Oak School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Tipton and Wednesbury
Ward Princes End
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2008
UKPRN 10024208
URN 135599
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Joanne Goodman Chair of Local Governing Body 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Melanie Boden Local Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jack Bowser Local Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Stephen Brownlow Local Governor 01/09/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Carey Local Governor 17/05/2022 16/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Henlan Local Governor 06/02/2026 05/02/2030 Appointed by trustees
Anita Jenkins Local Governor 09/04/2025 08/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Smith Local Governor 12/09/2022 11/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Bryan Tait Local Governor 13/05/2024 12/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Whitehouse Local Governor 24/03/2023 23/03/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Gospel Oak School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Tipton, Sandwell.
Gospel Oak School has 1,210 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
Gospel Oak School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Gospel Oak School is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Gospel Oak School is Mr Stephen Brownlow.
Gospel Oak School is at Bilston Road, Gospel Oak, Tipton, DY4 0BZ, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Gospel Oak School: Has a sixth form.
Gospel Oak School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Stephen Brownlow
Bilston Road, Gospel Oak, Tipton, DY4 0BZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 135599
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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