Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Walsall, WS2 8RX · Walsall · primary school
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2nd of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.6/10 against 1,299 of them, against 8.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 93 | 35% | 3.25 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Reedswood E-ACT Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join multi sports, cooking and choir clubs, and play football, netball, rounders, tennis, cricket, skipping, tri-golf and tag-rugby. They perform in Christmas Carol Concerts and KS2 Music Performance, attend Forest School trips, and can access an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 478 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the separate Ofsted areas currently graded?
What Ofsted said about Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Overview
Reedswood E-ACT Academy is described as a school where pupils achieve “exceptionally well” and feel a “keen sense of belonging.” The report highlights “superb” leadership and an “unwavering commitment” to securing essential knowledge, resulting in pupils leaving “exceptionally well prepared” for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils make “remarkable progress” with attainment “significantly higher than average,” including for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Leadership is “superb,” with trust oversight providing “extremely effective support and challenge” that retains staff and builds expertise.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” fostering “confident, ambitious, resilient young people” through a “meticulously planned” programme and high participation in extra-curricular activities.
- Behaviour is “excellent” with “very rare” bullying, supported by a culture where “respect, courtesy and consideration for others are prized.”
- The curriculum is “highly effective,” with careful sequencing in core subjects and a strong focus on early language development in the early years.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and those responsible for governance should “continue to sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed,” ensuring pupils “feel safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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