Walsall Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Walsall Academy.

Walsall, WS33LX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.7%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
22 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lichfield Road
Bloxwich
Walsall, WS33LX
Phone
1922493910
Website
walsallacademy.com

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133697
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX
Website
http://www.walsallacademy.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,382
Free School Meals
37.9% (524 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
29.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
85.6%
Ebacc Languages:
72.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.09
Progress 8 Range:
-0.29 to 0.11
University Progression:
55.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
12.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
150 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
12.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,382 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(28 students)
Film Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(30 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

resilience digital fluency teamwork communication problem solving creativity taking personal responsibility positive relationships

Extracurriculars

Sports

Walsall Academy Football Development Programme

Facilities

Electronic Whiteboard in every teaching area Music Technology suite Theatre with tiered seating Dance, Drama studio Library and Careers Centre CAD/CAM suite Conference Centre Medical Room Open Plan Learning Bases Independent Learning Centres Sports Hall Playing Fields Open Plan Laboratories Business Studies Suite Training Kitchen Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and light snacks Closed Circuit Television

Curriculum Highlights

An 11-18 curriculum journey designed to meet current and future local employment needs; broad and balanced; character education taught through discreet lessons woven into academic learning and co-curricular activities Sixth Form offers A Levels, BTECs, and T Levels, with opportunities for work-related courses Careers guidance provided by dedicated Careers Team and Industry Links Centre Two-week work experience for Sixth Form students Enrichment opportunities to support learning and personal development

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND provision described in the SEND Information Report; mentions SENCo and EHCP processes, targeted interventions, and partnerships with external agencies; includes transition planning and inclusive education commitments.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 Admissions 2026 Rules of Admission (PDF) and information evening presentation referenced on admissions pages.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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