Smestow School converted to become an academy on 1 February 2014 within the University of Wolverhampton Multi Academy Trust (formerly known as Education Central Multi Academy Trust). The majority of strategic decision-making is delegated to the local governing body. The trust holds overall responsibility for finance and the appointment of the headteacher. The trust is currently providing additional leadership capacity, with the appointment of an executive headteacher and an assistant headteacher. This is an average-sized secondary school with a small sixth form. The school currently works in a local consortium for some of its sixth-form education. Inspection report: Smestow School, 15–16 May 2019 Page 8 of 11 The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged and receive support from the pupil premium is above average. The proportion of pupils with an EHC plan is below average. There is a small resource base which supports three students with visual impairment. The proportion of pupils with SEND is above average. Eighteen pupils attend alternative provision at the Orchard Centre Pupil Referral Unit.