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Walsall Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 22/11/2022Ages 11–181,418 pupils
Walsall Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Walsall. The school has around 1,418 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 22/11/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 and 35% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Walsall can view Walsall Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Value added
Quality of education
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.9
England avg 45.1 · was 43.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
England avg 65% · was 57% in 2023/24
EBacc entry51%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.85
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.6
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.3
AAB or better12%
Retention94%
Value added+0.33
Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake37.5%
Free school meals37.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled105%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.0%
Attendance90.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Walsall
All schools in Walsall →Millfields Nursery SchoolGood · 0.0 miSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, BloxwichRequires Improvement · 0.2 miLower Farm Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miAll Saints National AcademyGood · 0.4 miField Road AcademyGood · 0.7 miLittle Bloxwich CofE VC Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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