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Walsall Academy
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- Walsall WS3 3LX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well and respect individual differences.
Academic Progress: Some weaknesses in curriculum design. Leaders should ensure clear identification of key knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff's strong subject knowledge helps students achieve well.
Strengths and Challenges: Variations in how well pupils achieve between vocational and academic subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers value the wide range of activities offered.
Communication: Leaders provide helpful feedback to support pupils' learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal effectively with any incidents of bullying or derogatory language.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders respond quickly to any behavior that falls short and prioritize pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff have positive relationships with pupils, creating a conducive learning environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: High number of pupils take advantage of activities like expeditions, residential trips, and theatre visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities enhance curriculum and build resilience and character.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers guidance helps prepare pupils for further education, training, or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders provide teachers with appropriate information to support pupils with special educational needs.
Subjects Offered: Pupils choose which subjects to study for GCSE at the end of Year 8.
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About Us
Walsall Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1382 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | 17% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.00% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 47.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 26.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 15.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.68% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 40.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 40.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.18% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 37.61% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 51.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 25.07% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 13.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 17.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 3.25 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 37.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 43.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 7 | 35.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 5 | 52.62% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 25.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 1 | 12.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 2 | 17.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 3.29 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 34.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 43.43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 6 | 35.16% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 2 | 51% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 29.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 12 | 13.96% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 3 | 18.8% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 3.33 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.57% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78.81% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 31.19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 43.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.05% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 36.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 53.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 26.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 17.04% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.12% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.52% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 68.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 29.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 44.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.76% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.96 | 26.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.67 | 23.16 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.00% | 7.17% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 134 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 60.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 18.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.09 | 30.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.81 | 27.01 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 11.34% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 157 | 192 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 64.72% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.78% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 11.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.56% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.70 1 | 24.34 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.56 2 | 24.85 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 7.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 155 | 170 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 63.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 10.22% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 12.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.11% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.62 3 | 24.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.87 1 | 23.53 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 6.29% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 15.26% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 6.95% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 10.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 5.21% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.11 | 25.94 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.57 | 26.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 7.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 19.26% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 6.79% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 14.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walsall Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
