The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- WOODLANDS ACADEMY OF LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Tamsin Newton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bloxwich Road North, Short Heath, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Nursery · 618m away
New Invention Infant School
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New Invention Learning Academy
Primary · 697m away
Mary Elliot Academy
Academy · 886m away
Old Hall School
Special school · 897m away
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Primary · 903m away
Short Heath Junior School
Primary · 947m away
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 968m away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodlands Academy of Learning's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands Academy of Learning was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodlands Academy of Learning?
Woodlands Academy of Learning currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodlands Academy of Learning take?
Woodlands Academy of Learning caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodlands Academy of Learning?
Woodlands Academy of Learning is in Willenhall, WV12 5PR, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodlands Academy of Learning have a sixth form?
No, Woodlands Academy of Learning does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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