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Great Wyrley Academy

Staffordshire·Secondary·West Midlands·Academy sponsor led·WS6 6LQ
URN: 144988GoodOfsted published 14 Feb 2023
39.0
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.08
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.37, 0.20]
48.2%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
26.5%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
32.5
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 39.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
39.0
5+ Eng & Maths:
48%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
-0.08
Confidence interval:
[-0.37, 0.20]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/20258339.048.2%26.5%3.3
2023/20249641.0-0.0856.3%16.7%3.4
2022/20239335.1-0.5835.0%5.0%2.7
2021/20229244.2-0.1953.0%8.0%3.5

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Staffordshire for local comparison.

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Painsley Catholic College
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 58.8Progress 8 +0.51
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John Taylor High School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 54.8Progress 8 +0.49
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Endon High School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 54.2Progress 8 -0.14
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School information

URN144988
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherKelly Moore
TrustWINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterDoes not apply
PostcodeWS6 6LQ
Latest pupils83
FSM eligible31.6%

Contact and identifiers

Hall Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6LQ

greatwyrleyacademy.org.ukView local authority page1922419311
DfE number4015
UKPRN10066064
Opened1 Sept 2018
GIAS updated24 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated24 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published14 Feb 2023

Latest Ofsted inspection

Good
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeAcademy First Section 5
Category of concern
Inspection date11 Jan 2023
Publication date14 Feb 2023
View Ofsted report