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Walsall Academy

State school · Walsall, WS3 3LX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,382 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,382 ·
Local authority
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Simon Topper

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 20 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Lower Farm Primary School 17 %
Elmore Green Primary School 13 %
Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School 7 %
Blakenall Heath Junior School 7 %
Stirchley Primary School 7 %
Rivers Primary Academy 7 %
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich 4 %
Leamore Primary School 3 %
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School 3 %
Goldsmith Primary Academy 3 %
Ryders Hayes School 3 %
Jubilee Academy Mossley 2 %
Abbey Primary School 2 %
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy 2 %
Christ Church Church of England Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
66%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
33.04
LA avg.
32.07
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
97
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,382
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Lichfield Road
Bloxwich
Walsall
West Midlands
WS3 3LX
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Telephone: 01922 493910

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.walsallacademy.com

Local authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Walsall Academy Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LX
1,382 Pupil numbers
32 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
97 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.70
LA avg.
43.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.09 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
18%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.04
LA avg.
32.07
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 28 B
Physics GCE A level 13 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 10 B
Mathematics GCE A level 27 B
History GCE A level 30 B
Geography GCE A level 13 C
Film Studies GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 23 B
English Language GCE A level 10 B
Economics GCE A level 8 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 C
Chemistry GCE A level 15 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 19 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Walsall Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
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