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Great Wyrley Academy
Goodgraded 11/01/2023Ages 11–18573 pupils
Great Wyrley Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Walsall, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 573 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/01/2023, Great Wyrley Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.1 and 33% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Walsall can view Great Wyrley Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 839
England avg 45.1 · was 41.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths27%
England avg 45% · was 34% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths54%
England avg 65% · was 58% in 2023/24
EBacc entry27%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.26
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.5
Value added-0.06
Average · 95% CI -0.6 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake32.8%
Free school meals32.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled52%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.6%
Attendance88.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence36.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Walsall
All schools in Walsall →Moat Hall Primary Academy0.2 miSt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miGlenthorne Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miBridgtown Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miLandywood Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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