Great Wyrley Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Hall Lane, WS6 6LQ |
| School Website | greatwyrleyacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1922419311 |
| URN | 144988 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 310 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 247 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 232 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 117 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 218 |
| As first preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 87 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 186 |
| As first preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 140 |
| As first preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 93 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 62 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 16% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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