Bloxwich Academy
Walsall, WS2 7NR · Walsall · all-through school
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16th of 19 secondary schools in Walsall we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.3/10 against 109 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.35 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 20.6 · 4 | 30% | 0.12 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.45 · 18 | 25% | 0.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 32.9 · 3 | 10% | 0.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bloxwich Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 32.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.45, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,383 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students with similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bloxwich Academy
Overview
Bloxwich Academy presents a divided picture, with the primary phase and early years delivering high-quality provision where pupils achieve well and feel safe. In contrast, the secondary phase is recovering from significant instability, with leaders actively working to close legacy gaps in attainment, attendance, and teaching consistency.
Strengths
- The early years setting is a "real strength," ensuring children have a "highly positive start" and become "independent, confident and resilient."
- Primary pupils achieve very well, with "high" phonics attainment and strong results in reading and mathematics.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Personal development is effective, with pupils developing "age-appropriate healthy relationships" and understanding "fundamental British values."
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with staff being "highly positive about leaders' engagement" and professional learning support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must close "legacy gaps in the knowledge of pupils in the secondary phase," particularly in foundational English and mathematics.
- Attendance strategies need embedding to improve regular attendance, especially for secondary pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Secondary staff must better account for pupils’ starting points when designing tasks and consistently check understanding to adapt future learning.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3 |
| 2024/25 | 32.9 |
| 2025/26 | 32.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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