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Walsall Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Topper

corporate_fareTHOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onWalsall, WS3 3LX

language Visit Website phone 1922493910

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,368

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Attainment 8

43.9

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Walsall

#1,954 of 3,216 nationally

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Walsall Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Walsall, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Highly competitive: 1.6× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Walsall Academy is an academy sponsor led in Walsall, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,418 pupils on roll, of whom 41% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9, placing the school #6 in Walsall and #1,954 of 3,216 nationally. 37.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 44.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.33 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.6× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

37.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.8%

Entering EBacc50.70%

EBacc APS3.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71.20%

EBacc APS3.85

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS3.52

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS3.86

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS3.84

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.18

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.33

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.6%

Achieving A*–A16.3%

Achieving A*–B44.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.2%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 November 2022

Inspection Report

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19 November 2019

Inspection Report

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25 February 2016

Inspection Report

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19 April 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2011

Inspection Report

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21 January 2009

Inspection Report

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09 November 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-11-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-02-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-04-19

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-01-21

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(43 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,418 pupils. During this period, there were 77 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,418	77	5.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,417	33	2.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,381	34	2.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,382	26	1.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,386	50	3.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,361	36	2.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,368	27	2.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,377	30	2.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,360	18	1.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,365	24	1.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,378	31	2.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,359	13	1.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,369	5	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,369	11	0.8%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,312	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,312	14	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,327	23	1.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,284	14	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,287	17	1.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,296	23	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,232	14	1.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,239	11	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,240	11	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,207	3	0.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,220	7	0.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,226	8	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Other Difficulty/Disability 88 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 59 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree28%

disagree26%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree20%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree38%

agree38%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree29%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree35%

disagree11%

strongly disagree10%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree32%

disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree29%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Queen Mary's High School

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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Aldridge School - A Science College

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