Woodlands Academy of Learning
URN: 138343 • Willenhall WV12 5PR
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tamsin Newton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01922710613
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall WV12 5PR
Summary
Woodlands Academy of Learning, located in Willenhall, Walsall, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 462 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 472. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and secure. The ethos of the academy is encapsulated in its motto, "Together we strive for excellence," which reflects its dedication to helping students achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Woodlands is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, focusing on equipping students with essential academic skills and values for their future. The school encourages a love of learning, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their next educational steps. Staff members work closely with families to provide tailored support, aiming to ensure that no child is left behind.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Woodlands Academy, with initiatives that promote student leadership through roles such as Head Children and School Council members. This collaborative approach not only enriches the school environment but also helps students develop into responsible citizens within the wider community.
The curriculum at Woodlands is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, focusing on equipping students with essential academic skills and values for their future. The school encourages a love of learning, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their next educational steps. Staff members work closely with families to provide tailored support, aiming to ensure that no child is left behind.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Woodlands Academy, with initiatives that promote student leadership through roles such as Head Children and School Council members. This collaborative approach not only enriches the school environment but also helps students develop into responsible citizens within the wider community.
Useful links
- GovernorHub (governance)
- Google Classroom (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Times Table Rockstars (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Log in (other)
- Purple Mash (other)
- ScoPay (other)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WOODLANDS ACADEMY OF LEARNING
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 462
- Boys
- 219
- Girls
- 243
- FSM %
- 33.70
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 462 | 219 | 243 | 472 | 33.70 |
2024-09-11 | 452 | 212 | 240 | 472 | 30.90 |
2023-09-11 | 457 | 220 | 237 | 472 | 29.70 |
2022-09-11 | 457 | 220 | 237 | 472 | 29.70 |
2021-09-11 | 463 | 225 | 238 | 472 | 28.90 |
2020-09-11 | 463 | 236 | 227 | 472 | 21.90 |
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