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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Walsall, WS2 9UASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+0.10
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
183 1st-choice / 216 places
Ranking
#1,311
of 3,141 nationally

About West Walsall E-ACT Academy

West Walsall E-ACT Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 178 first-preference offers made for 216 total places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school received 374 applications overall, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73, meaning nearly two families applied for every available spot. This level of demand suggests a solid reputation in the community, though it's worth noting that the school is not among the two Outstanding-rated secondaries in Walsall. The nearest Outstanding school, Queen Mary's High School, sits about 2.4 kilometres away. ParentView data isn't available in this profile, so we can't report a recommend percentage, but the oversubscription figures alone indicate that many families see this as a strong local option.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPrimley Avenue, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 9UA
HeadteacherLaura Wilson
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils1,186
Free School Meals (FSM)54.9%
School Capacity1,186 / 1,100 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
TheatreArt StudiosGymnasiumSixth Form CentreAstro TurfScience LabsSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteTennis CourtsDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingMartial ArtsCross CountryCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseGardeningChoirDramaEco ClubNewspaperDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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