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Woodlands Academy of Learning

Walsall, WV12 5PRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,922
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodlands Academy of Learning

Woodlands Academy of Learning is a state primary school in Walsall that is running close to full capacity, with 462 pupils against a published capacity of 472. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 33.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 99 applications for 60 places, with 60 first-preference applications and 59 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.65, meaning nearly two families apply for every available spot. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Tamsin Newton leads a mixed-gender school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2013, and was most recently inspected in March 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBloxwich Road North, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5PR
HeadteacherTamsin Newton
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils462
Free School Meals (FSM)33.7%
School Capacity462 / 472 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingRoundersNetballGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubGardeningChessBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:50

Source: woodlands.walsall.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodlands Academy of Learning

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