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Walsall Academy
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LX, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.1 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,418
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.9, the school performs better than 61% of institutions across the UK, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 38% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for growth in academic achievement. Additionally, 65% of graduates proceed to university, with 18% attending top-third universities, reflecting a solid pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.9 | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 140 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.9%
Black African11.8%
White Other4.9%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.62356, -1.99878 · WS3 3LX
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN133697
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.walsallacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Walsall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Walsall Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Walsall Academy a good school?
Walsall Academy scores 22.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Walsall Academy in GCSEs?
Walsall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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