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Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,057
Capacity
950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although its GCSE attainment scores indicate room for improvement, with an Attainment 8 score of 34.7 and only 36% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 69% recommending the school, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 11% of schools, indicating challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality 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. | 34.7 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 5% 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 5% UK |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child is happy
79%
School has high expectations
76%
Progress is communicated
70%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School supports development
63%
Behaviour is good
61%
School responds to concerns
60%
School keeps me informed
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.1%
Asian Indian11.2%
Black African9.3%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Other1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.59817, -2.02671 · WV12 4BD
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN137706
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Willenhall E-ACT Academy rated by Ofsted?
Willenhall E-ACT Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Willenhall E-ACT Academy a good school?
Willenhall E-ACT Academy scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Willenhall E-ACT Academy?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, Willenhall E-ACT Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Willenhall E-ACT Academy in GCSEs?
Willenhall E-ACT Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.7. 36% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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