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West Walsall E-ACT Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy
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- Walsall WS2 9UA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: The large majority of pupils are polite, thoughtful, and take their learning seriously.
Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� achievements are rapidly improving, but some gaps remain, especially in mathematics.
Qualifications and Training: Staff frequently attend tailored training, which they find useful.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders implement relevant staff training quickly and effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is improving, especially in English, religious education, and art. Inconsistencies remain in other subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents work closely with staff to identify and meet pupils' needs.
Communication: Parents are clear about their child鈥檚 progress and value the information provided.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents feel that their children are well cared for and enjoy school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school has clear policies for managing concerns and conflicts quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The headteacher and staff have significantly improved the school since the last inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school has rigorous procedures to handle bullying and ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils鈥� personal development and welfare well.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that students enjoy.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders successfully integrate extracurricular activities into the curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive high-quality careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The recently relaunched sixth form provides good education and support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The academic outcomes and attendance of pupils with special educational needs are improving rapidly.
Subjects Offered: The school offers various academic and vocational courses in the sixth form.
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About Us
West Walsall E-ACT Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1181 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being a member of West Walsall E-ACT Academy is an enormous honour for me, and I am tremendously happy to be the new head of school. My ethos is straightforward: I hold that. Everybody has the right to live their lives to the fullest potential. To make it happen, it is up to all of us. We must hold all of our kids to high standards for behaviour, academic effort, and accomplishment in order to achieve this. All of our kids should develop into successful adults who are thoughtful, diligent, and well-rounded. We will ensure that all students receive the support necessary to achieve their full potential and we are passionate about ensuring that our students can compete with any other student from any other school in the wider world of work and college. I firmly think that parents actively participate in their children's education and that parent support is essential to the success of the school. As part of this, I expect parents and students to sign a contract at the beginning of the year to commit to our standards. At various times throughout the year, I also anticipate parents visiting the school to talk to me about their child's growth. As two-way communication is essential, I strongly encourage you to get in touch with me. Please contact reception for an appointment if you are able to come in, if not please email me on [email protected] or contact me on the academy number 01922 720741.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 37% | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 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 | 19% | 26.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 15.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 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 | 82% | 89.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.68% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 40.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 40.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 39 | 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 | 37% | 37.61% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 20% | 25.07% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 13.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 17.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 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 | 91% | 91.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 37.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 43.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 37.6 | 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 | 26% 6 | 35.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 11 | 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 | 14% | 25.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 2 | 12.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 6 | 17.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.07 | 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 | 85% | 92.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 34.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 43.43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 36.1 | 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 | 20% 4 | 35.16% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 10 | 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 | 38% | 29.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 5 | 13.96% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 4 | 18.8% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.94 | 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 | 89% | 89.57% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 78.81% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 31.19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 43.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 38 | 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 | 24% | 36.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 24% | 26.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 17.04% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 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 | 92% | 87.52% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 68.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 29.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 44.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 20.94 | 26.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.44 | 23.16 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 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 | 67 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 60.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 18.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 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 | 26.01 | 30.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.15 | 27.01 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.3% | 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 | 62 | 192 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 64.72% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.78% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 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 | 20.29 16 | 24.34 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.19 | 24.85 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 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 | 18 | 170 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 63.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 10.22% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 12.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 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 | 4.12 22 | 24.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | U | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.53 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 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 | - | 15.26% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.95% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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 | 26.07 | 25.94 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.81 | 26.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 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 | 4 | 19.26% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 6.79% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 14.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
