Willenhall E-ACT Academy

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

Willenhall, WV124BD Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
36.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.82
English & Maths grade 4+ %
39.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 33.1%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
13 December 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
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
Furzebank Way
Willenhall, WV124BD
Phone
1902368221
Website
willenhallacademy.e-act.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137706
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BD
Website
https://willenhallacademy.e-act.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
E-ACT
Capacity
950 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
1,009
Free School Meals
47.9% (483 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
33.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.0
English Attainment 8:
7.6
Maths Attainment 8:
6.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.0
Ebacc English:
84.8%
Ebacc Entry:
6.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
48.9%
Ebacc Languages:
23.0%
Ebacc Maths:
96.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.82
Progress 8 Range:
-1.04 to -0.59

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
63 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
126
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,009 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Willenhall, then the World."

Courage Care Energy

Head Teacher's Message

Tim Marston, Headteacher, describes Willenhall E-ACT Academy as an inclusive school on a rapid improvement journey, guided by the motto “Willenhall, then the World” and core values Courage, Care and Energy; emphasizes preparing students for life beyond qualifications.

Facilities

Swimming Pool Sports Hall Gym Dining Hall Astroturf Cricket (with 2 nets) Badminton Table Tennis Grass Pitches (11v11) Grass Pitches (9v9) Outdoor Netball/Tennis Court Meeting rooms Astroturf Training (1/3rd) without lights Astroturf Training (1/3rd) with lights

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Offer: English; Mathematics; Science; Modern Foreign Languages: Spanish; History; Geography; Religious Education; Computing; Art & Design; Technology: Resistant Materials, Food, Graphics; Personal Development; Drama; Music; Physical Education; Dance Key Stage 4 Curriculum Offer/Options: English; Mathematics; Science: Combined; Modern Foreign Languages: Spanish; History; Geography; Religious Education; Personal Development; Art & Design; Photography; PE; Drama; Music; Design and Technology; Health & Social Care; Enterprise and Marketing; Hospitality and Catering; BTEC Sport; BTEC Dance; iMedia; Construction; Childcare

SEND Provision

The academy is inclusive and supports SEND and pastoral needs; SEND and pastoral teams are described as highly skilled and work closely with families and external agencies to provide the right support at the right time.

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