The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.9
10.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.52
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 135 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 152 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,449
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 63.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Till (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Bloxwich Academy a selective school?
No. Bloxwich Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bloxwich Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bloxwich Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bloxwich Academy?
Bloxwich Academy currently has 1,449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bloxwich Academy take?
Bloxwich Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Bloxwich Academy?
Bloxwich Academy is in Walsall, WS2 7NR, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bloxwich Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bloxwich Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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