West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Walsall, WS2 9UA · Walsall · secondary school
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7th 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 — 5.4/10 against 216 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.6 · 13 | 30% | 0.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.1 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.9 · 12 | 10% | 0.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Walsall E-ACT Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Executive Student Leadership Team, Reading Mentor, Peer Mentoring, and TEFL clubs, and participate in Sports Day.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,186 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. 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 aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the Executive Student Leadership Team operate in practice?
What Ofsted said about West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Overview
West Walsall E-ACT Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a "positive sense of community" and "warm and respectful relationships". Leaders maintain a vision to "strive for excellence", ensuring all pupils have equal opportunities within a purposeful atmosphere where they feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-sequenced", including in the sixth form, with a diverse range of subjects that match pupil interests.
- Pupils’ personal development is "exceptionally well supported" through a well-planned programme covering healthy relationships, democracy, and online safety.
- Leaders identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, using "pupil profiles" to adapt the curriculum.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers" through targeted support and whole-class texts.
- Trustees provide "effective challenge and support" to leaders, promoting an honest and transparent relationship that drives improvement.
Areas to improve
- In key stage 3, some teachers lack the confidence to broaden learning activities, meaning pupils miss opportunities to "gain a deeper understanding of the subject".
- Some teachers do not regularly check what pupils know and understand, leading to persistent gaps in knowledge that hinder new learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders quickly identifying pupils at risk and staff receiving extensive training to report concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.7 |
| 2024/25 | 39.9 |
| 2025/26 | 37.9 |
| 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
—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
- 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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