The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 200 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 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
- 1,186
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mrs Laura Wilson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlumwell Nursery School
Nursery · 353m away
Bescot Hall
Independent · 698m away
Hillary Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
County Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
Independent · 1.4km away
Salisbury Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Palfrey Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Palfrey Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is West Walsall E-ACT Academy a selective school?
No. West Walsall E-ACT Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West Walsall E-ACT Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Walsall E-ACT Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Walsall E-ACT Academy?
West Walsall E-ACT Academy currently has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Walsall E-ACT Academy take?
West Walsall E-ACT Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Walsall E-ACT Academy?
West Walsall E-ACT Academy is in Walsall, WS2 9UA, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Walsall E-ACT Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, West Walsall E-ACT Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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