Woodlands Academy of Learning
Willenhall, WV12 5PR · Walsall · primary school
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25th 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 — 6.2/10 against 2,071 of them, against 5.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodlands Academy of Learning overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Woodies club, participate in athletics, dodgeball, basketball, football, cheerleading, judo and multisports, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Woodies club?
What Ofsted said about Woodlands Academy of Learning
Overview
Woodlands Academy of Learning is described as a "happy and welcoming school" with a "strong sense of community" where staff care for pupils well. The inspection found that leaders have a "clear vision" and high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "calm and sensible" and make strong progress in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and trust adults to resolve issues, with bullying understood and managed effectively.
- Reading is "very well led," with a well-planned phonics programme helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use assessment information to "close any gaps in learning" quickly.
- Robust systems ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and supported to "participate fully in lessons."
- The curriculum promotes pupils’ "spiritual, moral, social and cultural development," preparing them for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "coherently sequenced" in all subjects, as some foundation subjects lack suitable progression for long-term retention.
- Leaders should be "realistic and constructive" in managing staff workload, as a significant minority of staff feel their well-being is impacted.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture" where staff are confident in raising concerns and leaders take "action quickly when needed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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