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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BD

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,057
Ages
11-18
FSM
47.5%
Attainment 8
34.5
Ofsted
Good
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.0%
Basics 9-5
18.9%

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
5.9%
EBacc APS
2.68
EBacc 9-5
1.2%
EBacc 9-4
3.0%
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About Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Willenhall E-ACT Academy is a secondary school in Willenhall, Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.5. The school has around 1,057 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BD | More schools in Walsall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Willenhall E-ACT Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Good
  2. Jun 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Dec 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. Jan 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Willenhall E-ACT Academy

What is Willenhall E-ACT Academy's Ofsted rating?
Willenhall E-ACT Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Willenhall E-ACT Academy's latest exam results?
Willenhall E-ACT Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Willenhall E-ACT Academy located?
Willenhall E-ACT Academy is a secondary school in Willenhall, Walsall (WV12 4BD).
How many pupils attend Willenhall E-ACT Academy?
Willenhall E-ACT Academy has around 1,057 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Willenhall E-ACT Academy with other schools?
View Willenhall E-ACT 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.