What is Shire Oak Academy's Ofsted rating?

Shire Oak Academy does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Shire Oak Academy a primary or secondary school?

Shire Oak Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, for ages 11–18.

Where is Shire Oak Academy?

Shire Oak Academy is in Walsall, WS9 9PA (Walsall local authority).

How many pupils attend Shire Oak Academy?

Shire Oak Academy has around 1,297 pupils on roll.

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Walsall, WS9 9PA

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Shire Oak Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Walsall. The school has around 1,297 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.4 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Walsall can view Shire Oak Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Walsall (WS9 9PA), Shire Oak Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationInadequate

Behaviour & attitudesInadequate

Personal developmentRequires Improvement

Leadership & managementInadequate

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 6 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Value added

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 835

England avg 45.1 · was 35.3 in 2023/24

Progress 8-1

Grade 5+ English & maths26%

England avg 45% · was 26% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths42%

England avg 65% · was 47% in 2023/24

EBacc entry3%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score2.9

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Sixth form — A-levelBelow average

A-level grade (point score)28.7

A-level grade (best 3)C+

APS best 3: 34.1

AAB or better22%

Retention93%

Value added-0.44

Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.3

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

Pupil intake41.9%

Free school meals41.9%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language11.0%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled79%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing83.5%

Attendance83.5%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher17.9

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence45.9%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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Walsall Wood SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Oakwood SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 mi Castlefort Academy0.6 mi Millfield Primary School0.6 mi St John's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Ogley Hay Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.9 mi

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