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Shire Oak Academy
Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9PA, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.2 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,297
Capacity
1,491
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, this secondary school faces significant challenges in delivering quality education. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 35.0, with only 42% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating below-average performance. Parent satisfaction is notably low, with only 27% recommending the school, which may raise concerns for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 35.0 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (116 responses)
★★★★2.1
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Good range of subjects
73%
My child is happy
47%
My child feels safe
47%
My child makes good progress
45%
School has high expectations
45%
Progress is communicated
44%
School supports development
37%
School responds to concerns
35%
School keeps me informed
31%
I'd recommend this school
27%
Behaviour is good
22%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.7%
Black African6.0%
Asian Indian3.5%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.63497, -1.92119 · WS9 9PA
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN136620
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shireoakacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Shire Oak Academy rated by Ofsted?
Shire Oak Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Shire Oak Academy a good school?
Shire Oak Academy scores 0.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Shire Oak Academy?
Based on 116 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shire Oak Academy receives a satisfaction score of 43% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Shire Oak Academy in GCSEs?
Shire Oak Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.0. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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