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Shire Oak Academy

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Shire Oak Academy

Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA

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Pupils
1,297
Ages
11-18
FSM
39.8%
Attainment 8
34.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.3%
Basics 9-5
25.4%

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
3.3%
EBacc APS
2.90
EBacc 9-5
1.6%
EBacc 9-4
2.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.68
A*-A Grades
16.3%
A*-B Grades
36.9%
AAB+ %
22.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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About Shire Oak Academy

Shire Oak 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 34.9. The school has around 1,297 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, WS9 9PA | More schools in Walsall

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  2. Apr 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Shire Oak Academy

What is Shire Oak Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shire Oak Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Shire Oak Academy's latest exam results?
Shire Oak Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Shire Oak Academy located?
Shire Oak Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall (WS9 9PA).
How many pupils attend Shire Oak Academy?
Shire Oak Academy has around 1,297 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Shire Oak Academy with other schools?
View Shire Oak 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.