Walsall Academy
URN: 133697 • Walsall WS3 3LX
Overview
- Name
- Walsall Academy
- URN
- 133697
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Topper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01922493910
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lichfield Road, Walsall WS3 3LX
Summary
Walsall Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Walsall, with a current enrolment of 1,418 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,350. The academy is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, as evidenced by its anti-racism statement and focus on safeguarding students. With 38.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Walsall Academy aims to address diverse needs and promote equality within its community.
The academy offers a broad curriculum, including A levels, BTEC qualifications, and T Levels, with a notable value-added score of +0.58 at A level, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally for student progress. Walsall Academy encourages students to engage in various extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom.
Walsall Academy actively seeks to involve parents and the local community, providing opportunities for involvement through events and communication. The academy's ethos centres on the belief that "everybody is a somebody," promoting individual growth and achievement for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.walsallacademy.com.
The academy offers a broad curriculum, including A levels, BTEC qualifications, and T Levels, with a notable value-added score of +0.58 at A level, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally for student progress. Walsall Academy encourages students to engage in various extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom.
Walsall Academy actively seeks to involve parents and the local community, providing opportunities for involvement through events and communication. The academy's ethos centres on the belief that "everybody is a somebody," promoting individual growth and achievement for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.walsallacademy.com.
Useful links
- Our governor structure (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- School senior leaders (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Homework Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar and Events (calendar)
- A Parents Guide to Satchel One Desktop (download)
- A Parent’s Guide to the Satchel One App (download)
- Admissions, performance tables and curriculum (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (79.5)
- Queen Mary's High School (72.5)
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (70.2)
- Queen Mary's High School (70.2)
- Barr Beacon School (69.1)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1418
- Boys
- 724
- Girls
- 694
- FSM %
- 38.90
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1418 | 724 | 694 | 1350 | 38.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1382 | 689 | 693 | 1350 | 35.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1365 | 676 | 689 | 1350 | 29.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1365 | 676 | 689 | 1350 | 29.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1369 | 675 | 694 | 1200 | 27.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1312 | 653 | 659 | 1200 | 23.10 |
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