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Bloxwich Academy

Walsall, WS2 7NRSecondaryAges 3–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
Progress 8
-0.45
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
144 1st-choice / 176 places
Ranking
#2,536
of 3,141 nationally

About Bloxwich Academy

Parents considering Bloxwich Academy will find strong signals of satisfaction in the most recent Parent View survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025. An impressive 93% of the 29 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The feedback on specific areas is notably positive: 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there, and the same proportion felt the school has high expectations for their child. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, it received 394 applications for 176 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. Of those applications, 144 were first-preference choices, and 128 of those families received an offer. This level of demand suggests a school that is well-regarded within the Walsall community, even if its academic results tell a more nuanced story.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLeamore Lane, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 7NR
HeadteacherJames Till
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils1,449
Free School Meals (FSM)63.6%
School Capacity1,449 / 1,500 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSwimming PoolSports HallLibraryScience LabsMusic RoomsICT SuiteSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

AthleticsMartial ArtsRoundersSwimmingCross CountryCricketRowingHockeyRugby

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsDuke of EdinburghDramaChoirArt ClubNewspaperFilm ClubEco ClubChessDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloxwich Academy

Bloxwich Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.