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Walsall Academy

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Walsall Academy

Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,418
Ages
11-18
FSM
38.9%
Attainment 8
43.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.2%
Basics 9-5
37.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.7%
EBacc APS
3.84
EBacc 9-5
18.4%
EBacc 9-4
32.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.57
A*-A Grades
16.3%
A*-B Grades
44.9%
AAB+ %
11.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 165 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Walsall Academy

Walsall Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 1,418 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3LX | More schools in Walsall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Walsall Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Apr 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Walsall Academy

What is Walsall Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walsall Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Walsall Academy's latest exam results?
Walsall Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Walsall Academy located?
Walsall Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall (WS3 3LX).
How many pupils attend Walsall Academy?
Walsall Academy has around 1,418 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Walsall Academy with other schools?
View Walsall Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Walsall.