Shire Oak Academy
URN: 136620 • Walsall WS9 9PA
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Everett (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01543452518
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lichfield Road, Walsall WS9 9PA
Summary
Shire Oak Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Walsall, with a current enrolment of 1,297 students and a capacity of 1,491. The academy aims to create a vibrant learning environment where students can achieve success both academically and in extracurricular activities such as music, sport, art, and drama. The school's motto, "Turning Potential into Excellence," reflects its commitment to preparing students for future challenges in a competitive world.
The academy places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and the development of independent, resilient learners. It promotes an inclusive ethos, fostering positive relationships with parents and the local community. Shire Oak Academy encourages students to engage fully in school life, aiming to instil values such as integrity, responsibility, and participation.
In addition to a rigorous curriculum, Shire Oak Academy provides robust support systems to help students navigate their educational journey. The school is dedicated to ensuring that all students can reach their potential and become responsible citizens in the 21st century. Parents are encouraged to visit the academy to learn more about its offerings and community involvement.
The academy places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and the development of independent, resilient learners. It promotes an inclusive ethos, fostering positive relationships with parents and the local community. Shire Oak Academy encourages students to engage fully in school life, aiming to instil values such as integrity, responsibility, and participation.
In addition to a rigorous curriculum, Shire Oak Academy provides robust support systems to help students navigate their educational journey. The school is dedicated to ensuring that all students can reach their potential and become responsible citizens in the 21st century. Parents are encouraged to visit the academy to learn more about its offerings and community involvement.
Useful links
- Governance Arrangements (governance)
- Governance Arrangements (governance)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Student Attendance (sen)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- Uniform (download)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (download)
- Admissions Arrangements (other)
- Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 1491
- Pupils
- 1297
- Boys
- 647
- Girls
- 650
- FSM %
- 39.80
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1297 | 647 | 650 | 1491 | 39.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1425 | 708 | 717 | 1491 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1507 | 763 | 744 | 1491 | 29.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1507 | 763 | 744 | 1491 | 29.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1500 | 766 | 734 | 1491 | 25.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1463 | 749 | 714 | 1491 | 20.50 |
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