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Bloxwich Academy
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.4 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,449
Capacity
1,500
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this all-through academy provides a supportive environment for students aged 3-16. While GCSE attainment is below the national average, with 40% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates solid progress at the KS2 level with 75% meeting expected standards. The pathway to university is promising, as 72% of students continue to higher education, although only 11% reach top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 32.9 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | No UK data |
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%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 36 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
School responds to concerns
79%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
Black African8.1%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
traveller_irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.60942, -2.01605 · WS2 7NR
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN137274
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bloxwichacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bloxwich Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bloxwich Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2021.
Is Bloxwich Academy a good school?
Bloxwich Academy scores 29.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Bloxwich Academy?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bloxwich Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bloxwich Academy in GCSEs?
Bloxwich Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.9. 40% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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