Great Wyrley Academy
URN: 144988 • Walsall WS6 6LQ
Overview
- Name
- Great Wyrley Academy
- URN
- 144988
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Moore (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01922419311
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hall Lane, Walsall WS6 6LQ
Summary
Great Wyrley Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Walsall, Staffordshire, with a current student enrolment of 573 and a capacity of 1,119. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is part of the Windsor Academy Trust, which aims to enhance educational quality through collaboration among its schools. The academy prioritises academic excellence and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future.
The school offers a supportive environment, focusing on attendance and engagement. Initiatives such as the "Attendance Matters" campaign and various challenges encourage students to maintain consistent attendance, with rewards for those achieving 100% attendance. Great Wyrley Academy also provides opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities, enhancing their overall school experience.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the academy is committed to working collaboratively with families to support students' learning and wellbeing. The school regularly communicates important information, including exam certificate collection and upcoming events, to keep parents informed and involved in their children's education.
The school offers a supportive environment, focusing on attendance and engagement. Initiatives such as the "Attendance Matters" campaign and various challenges encourage students to maintain consistent attendance, with rewards for those achieving 100% attendance. Great Wyrley Academy also provides opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities, enhancing their overall school experience.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the academy is committed to working collaboratively with families to support students' learning and wellbeing. The school regularly communicates important information, including exam certificate collection and upcoming events, to keep parents informed and involved in their children's education.
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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
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1119
- Pupils
- 573
- Boys
- 288
- Girls
- 285
- FSM %
- 31.60
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 573 | 288 | 285 | 1119 | 31.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 556 | 269 | 287 | 1119 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 497 | 236 | 261 | 1119 | 29.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 497 | 236 | 261 | 1119 | 29.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 517 | 268 | 249 | 1119 | 26.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 544 | 277 | 267 | 1119 | 20.70 |
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