Phoenix Academy, Walsall
Phoenix Academy is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Walsall, part of Academy Transformation Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Phoenix Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Phoenix Academy are Castle School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Mary Elliot Academy (0.6 miles); Ryecroft School (0.9 miles); and Old Hall School (1.1 miles, Good).
Castle SchoolMary Elliot AcademyRyecroft SchoolOld Hall School
The trust
Phoenix Academy is one of 21 schools run by Academy Transformation Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
78% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), Mixed (12%) and Black (8%).
Almost every pupil at Phoenix Academy has an education, health and care plan (50 of 50 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Phoenix Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bloxwich Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Addenbrook Road (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Phoenix Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Phoenix Academy issued 10 suspensions, 20.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
78.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 14% to 29% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 0% to 12% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 0% to 6% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Phoenix Academy
Before and after school care
Phoenix Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Walsall
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Phoenix Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Phoenix Academy is in Walsall; for families living there:
Apply to Walsall for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 43
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 43 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 35 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
50 pupils
49 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Walsall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Walsall
Across Walsall council
Places available
4,069
Applications
3,782
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
94.0%
All secondary applications across Walsall council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
50
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Phoenix Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
50
Total Pupils
42
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
5.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,680
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.7%
Overall absence
42.3%
Persistent absence
52
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Phoenix Academy
Questions parents ask about Phoenix Academy
What are SATs results like at Phoenix Academy?
Of the pupils at Phoenix Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 29% reached the expected standard in reading and 12% did so in maths.
What is Phoenix Academy's Ofsted rating?
Phoenix Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Phoenix Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Phoenix Academy is oversubscribed, Walsall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has around 50 pupils on roll. 78% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Phoenix Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Phoenix Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Phoenix Academy?
12.7% of sessions were missed at Phoenix Academy in 2024/25. 42.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Phoenix Academy?
Apply through Walsall's coordinated admissions process, naming Phoenix Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Phoenix Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Phoenix Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Phoenix Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 43 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 35 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy is at Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)