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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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