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Great Wyrley Academy
Hall Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6LQ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.6 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
573
Capacity
1,119
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, while 54% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, only 27% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level outcomes. Additionally, 63% of students progress to university, but just 7% enter top-third institutions, suggesting a need for enhanced support in accessing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2023Quality 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. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 63% | 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 27 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Location
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52.66602, -2.01860 · WS6 6LQ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN144988
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitegreatwyrleyacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Wyrley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Wyrley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2023.
Is Great Wyrley Academy a good school?
Great Wyrley Academy scores 24.6/100 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 Great Wyrley Academy in GCSEs?
Great Wyrley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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