Woods Bank Academy

URN: 139305 • Wednesbury WS10 8NQ

Overview

Name
Woods Bank Academy
URN
139305
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Berkeley (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01215686421
Website
Visit
Address
Rough Hay Road, Wednesbury WS10 8NQ

Summary

Woods Bank Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Wednesbury, Walsall, with a current enrolment of 345 pupils and a capacity of 341. As part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust, the school is federated with Kings Rise Academy in Birmingham and Croft Academy in Walsall. The leadership, under Principal Miss Nicola Berkeley, emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, focusing on health, aspirations, and diversity within the curriculum.

The academy is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where all children are valued and respected. It offers an engaging curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, alongside opportunities for parental involvement through regular updates and consultations. The school promotes the development of a moral and ethical compass, encouraging positive social relationships and high standards of behaviour.

Woods Bank Academy serves a community with a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (62.90%). The school aims to foster a strong partnership between home and school, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their child's educational journey.

Key details

LA
Walsall
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
341
Pupils
345
Boys
173
Girls
172
FSM %
62.90
Open date
2013-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 345 173 172 341 62.90
2024-09-11 381 192 189 341 61.40
2023-09-11 392 208 184 341 63.50
2022-09-11 392 208 184 341 63.50
2021-09-11 391 207 184 341 58.70
2020-09-11 403 213 190 341 49.60

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