The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (119% full)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 498
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mrs Maxine Lathbury-Cox (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bentley Drive, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlumwell Infant School
Primary · 516m away
Alumwell Junior School
Primary · 516m away
Emmanuel School
Independent · 543m away
Alumwell Nursery School
Nursery · 573m away
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Primary · 749m away
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 909m away
Bescot Hall
Independent · 1.0km away
King Charles Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Reedswood E-ACT Academy?
Reedswood E-ACT Academy currently has 498 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Reedswood E-ACT Academy take?
Reedswood E-ACT Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Reedswood E-ACT Academy?
Reedswood E-ACT Academy is in Walsall, WS2 8RX, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.