The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 93 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 573
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 31.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Moore
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hall Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoat Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 309m away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 322m away
Bridgtown Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cheslyn Hay Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Cheslyn Hay Sport and Community High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Cheslyn Hay Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Great Oaks College
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Great Wyrley Academy a selective school?
No. Great Wyrley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Great Wyrley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Wyrley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Wyrley Academy?
Great Wyrley Academy currently has 573 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Wyrley Academy take?
Great Wyrley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Great Wyrley Academy?
Great Wyrley Academy is in Walsall, WS6 6LQ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Wyrley Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Great Wyrley Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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