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West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UA, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.1 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,186
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE outcomes, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students entering the EBacc and progressing to top-third universities, currently at 28% and 15%, respectively. Overall, the school supports a positive learning environment, with 62% of pupils progressing to university.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 68 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani43.6%
White British12.9%
Black African9.2%
Asian Other4.3%
White Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Other3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.58213, -2.00979 · WS2 9UA
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN138374
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is West Walsall E-ACT Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Walsall E-ACT Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2017.
Is West Walsall E-ACT Academy a good school?
West Walsall E-ACT Academy scores 25.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 West Walsall E-ACT Academy in GCSEs?
West Walsall E-ACT Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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