Great Wyrley Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
AddressHall Lane, WS6 6LQ
URN144988

School Census

Total 535
Girls/Boys 278/257
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.0%/48.0%
% pupils where English not first language 1.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 161
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
11/01/2023 Good
26/04/2016 Inadequate
Inspection Date 11/01/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 26/04/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 34.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56.30%
Entering EBacc 16.70%
EBacc average point score 3.4
Progress 8 -0.08
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 35.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 35%
Entering EBacc 5%
EBacc average point score 2.68
Progress 8 -0.57
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.48
Progress 8 -0.19

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications310
As first preference103
As second preference138
As third preference44
Total Offers Made116
first preference offers92
second preference offers21
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications247
As first preference99
As second preference88
As third preference41
Total Offers Made115
first preference offers99
second preference offers11
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications232
As first preference109
As second preference84
As third preference30
Total Offers Made117
first preference offers109
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications218
As first preference60
As second preference109
As third preference38
Total Offers Made87
first preference offers60
second preference offers18
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications186
As first preference67
As second preference67
As third preference28
Total Offers Made84
first preference offers66
second preference offers11
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications140
As first preference62
As second preference35
As third preference19
Total Offers Made93
first preference offers62
second preference offers12
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree43%
disagree15%
strongly disagree11%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree47%
disagree15%
strongly disagree10%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree18%
agree45%
disagree20%
strongly disagree9%
don't know9%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree10%
disagree12%
strongly disagree12%
don't know7%
not applicable50%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree36%
disagree27%
strongly disagree12%
don't know7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree24%
agree24%
disagree16%
strongly disagree15%
don't know1%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes17%
no83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree19%
agree38%
disagree25%
strongly disagree19%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree33%
agree48%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree42%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree29%
agree46%
disagree11%
strongly disagree12%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree59%
disagree3%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree45%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree23%
agree38%
disagree11%
strongly disagree12%
don't know16%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes72%
no28%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin88.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.7%
african ethnic origin2.7%
caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.6%
caribbean ethnic origin1.9%
african ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
irish ethnic origin0.7%
any other white background ethnic origin0.6%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

(0.17 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Huthill Lane, , WS6 6PG

Moat Hall Primary Academy

(0.32 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: John's Lane, , WS6 6BX

Glenthorne Community Primary School

(0.52 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Glenthorne Drive, , WS6 7BZ