Open State Secondary Mixed

The Phoenix Collegiate

Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX
1,920 Pupils
2,008 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
43.10% FSM %
972 Boys
948 Girls
About The Phoenix Collegiate

The Phoenix Collegiate is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in West Bromwich, Sandwell, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,920 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,008. Current headteacher: Michael Smith.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Tipton and Wednesbury
Ward Hateley Heath
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2010
UKPRN 10030873
URN 136091
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Leigh Pepper Chair of Governors 22/09/2025 21/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Aspbury Governor 14/11/2022 13/11/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Sophie Marie Bennett Governor 23/04/2022 01/06/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Amy-Leigh Harris Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gulshan Klair Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Michael Mitchell Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sarah Prescott Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Satnam Purewal Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Rogers Governor 23/05/2022 22/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Russell Governor 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Manveer Sandhu Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Smith Governor 01/01/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
The Phoenix Collegiate is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in West Bromwich, Sandwell.
The Phoenix Collegiate has 1,920 pupils, with a capacity of 2,008.
The Phoenix Collegiate caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Phoenix Collegiate is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Phoenix Collegiate is Mr Michael Smith.
The Phoenix Collegiate is at Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Phoenix Collegiate: Has a sixth form.
The Phoenix Collegiate is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael Smith
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 136091
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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