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Walsall Academy

Academy sponsor led · Walsall · WS3 3LX

Ages 11–18 · 1,423 pupils · Walsall

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

43.7

Overall absence

10.0%

Admissions demand

1.59 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-17

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.09
−20+2
Attainment 843.7
English & maths grade 5+35%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry71%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.7%
Unauthorised4.0%
Authorised absence
6.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,092

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.59 · Competitive

1st preferences

315

Places offered

198

1st-preference offers

183

Total preferences (any rank)
640
Preferred offers (top 3)
198
Applications from outside LA
17
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill105%

1,423 pupils · 1,350 places

Pupils on roll
1,423
Boys / girls
721 / 702
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,423 / 1,350 (105%)
Free school meals
41.9%
FSM pupils
448
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Thomas Telford School
Headteacher
Mr Timothy Mullen-Furness

Location

Address
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich
Postcode
WS3 3LX
Town
Walsall
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Walsall
District
Walsall
Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Walsall, Walsall, 1,423 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 41.9%.

Open schools in Walsall
107
Secondary schools in Walsall
15
Academies among open schools in Walsall
52% (56)
Open schools in WS3
25
Secondary in WS3
1
Open schools in Walsall LA
134
Secondary in Walsall LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WalsallNear WS3

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    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Willenhall · WV12 4BD · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att833.3
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+20%
    • Absence12.0%

    2.1 miles away

  • Coppice Performing Arts School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.7
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence8.3%

    2.5 miles away

  • Queen Mary's High School

    Ofsted: Exceptional

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Walsall · WS4 2AE · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att872.1
    • P80.6
    • EM5+97%
    • Absence5.9%

    2.5 miles away

  • Pool Hayes Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Willenhall · WV12 4QZ · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.2
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+22%
    • Absence11.3%

    2.7 miles away

  • West Walsall E-ACT Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Walsall · WS2 9UA · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence9.2%

    2.9 miles away

  • Walsall Studio School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Studio schools · Secondary

    Walsall · WS1 1RL · Walsall

    Ages 14–19

    • Att828.2
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+4%
    • Absence25.6%

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Timothy Mullen-Furness
Telephone
01922493910
Website
http://www.walsallacademy.com

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