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Great Wyrley Academy

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Great Wyrley Academy

Hall Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, WS6 6LQ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
573
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.6%
Attainment 8
38.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.8%
Basics 9-5
26.5%

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
26.5%
EBacc APS
3.26
EBacc 9-5
6.0%
EBacc 9-4
14.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.50
A*-A Grades
8.3%
A*-B Grades
50.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 12 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Great Wyrley Academy

Great Wyrley Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 573 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Apr 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Great Wyrley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Great Wyrley Academy

What is Great Wyrley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Wyrley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Great Wyrley Academy's latest exam results?
Great Wyrley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Great Wyrley Academy located?
Great Wyrley Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, Staffordshire (WS6 6LQ).
How many pupils attend Great Wyrley Academy?
Great Wyrley Academy has around 573 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Great Wyrley Academy with other schools?
View Great Wyrley 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 Staffordshire.