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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

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

personMr Tim Marston

corporate_fareE-ACT

location_onWillenhall, WV12 4BD

language Visit Website phone 1902368221

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

909

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Attainment 8

34.7

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Walsall

#3,038 of 3,216 nationally

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Willenhall E-ACT Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Willenhall, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Willenhall E-ACT Academy is an academy sponsor led in Willenhall, Walsall, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of E-ACT. The school has approximately 1,057 pupils on roll, of whom 51% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.7, placing the school #17 in Walsall and #3,038 of 3,216 nationally. 19.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.1 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

34.7

Grade 5+ E&M

19.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.6%

Entering EBacc5.90%

EBacc APS2.69

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.80%

EBacc APS2.71

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS2.54

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.77

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS2.98

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS2.86

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS2.87

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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

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 May 2025

Inspection Report

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06 June 2024

Inspection Report

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13 December 2022

Inspection Report

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26 January 2022

Inspection Report

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19 March 2019

Inspection Report

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04 December 2018

Inspection Report

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10 July 2018

Inspection Report

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13 March 2018

Inspection Report

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21 November 2017

Inspection Report

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07 March 2017

Inspection Report

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29 June 2015

Inspection Report

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03 March 2015

Inspection Report

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09 December 2014

Inspection Report

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01 July 2014

Inspection Report

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05 March 2014

Inspection Report

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17 December 2013

Inspection Report

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19 September 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

9 Evaluations

2025-05-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-12-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-19

Schools into Special Measures Visit 5 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-12-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-07-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-03-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-11-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-03-07

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-03-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

18.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.7%(103 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 1,057 pupils. During this period, there were 196 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 18.5%, which is above 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)	1,057	196	18.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,037	120	11.6%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,015	248	24.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,009	140	13.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,005	172	17.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	925	85	9.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	909	80	8.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	895	78	8.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	853	82	9.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	842	74	8.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	839	36	4.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	820	9	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	826	18	2.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	824	94	11.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	843	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	843	85	10.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	829	151	18.2%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	810	96	11.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	797	78	9.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	803	78	9.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	961	131	13.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	969	148	15.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	993	189	19.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,244	222	17.8%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,269	243	19.1%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,287	70	5.4%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 116 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 101 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 1 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.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree55%

disagree8%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree23%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree15%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree21%

agree20%

disagree9%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

not applicable31%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree27%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree19%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree39%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree42%

agree48%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree49%

agree42%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree10%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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