Willenhall E-ACT Academy, Willenhall
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Willenhall E-ACT Academy has transformed into a school where pupils are proud to attend and genuinely motivated to learn. The school excels at nurturing pupils' aspirations through its comprehensive careers programme and enrichment activities, with all Year 11 pupils in 2025 securing places in further education or training. Pupils receive strong pastoral support, develop important life skills, and benefit from a curriculum that is ambitious and tailored to help them succeed.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that meets pupils' aspirations and has significantly raised achievement
- Strong pastoral care and positive relationships between staff and pupils, creating a happy and safe environment
- Impressive work developing pupils' resilience and self-belief through new experiences and a comprehensive careers programme
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and those struggling with reading, helping them progress well
- Clear classroom routines and strong subject knowledge from teachers that help pupils learn effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes do not check sufficiently that pupils have understood key concepts before moving on, preventing some pupils from building successfully on what they know
- Some older pupils have reading gaps that were not identified or addressed early enough, which hampers their access to the wider curriculum
- Need to ensure all teachers accurately assess pupil understanding and remedy knowledge gaps before introducing new learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school ensuring pupils are taught about staying safe and healthy relationships.
Extracurricular Activities
Oxford University workshops, school ambassadors programme, ski trips, food deliveries to local elderly residents
Willenhall E-ACT Academy has made rapid improvement since its previous inspection, with the school now rated Good across all key areas. The ambitious curriculum and strong leadership have raised pupil achievement and created a positive culture where all pupils can thrive.
At a Glance
49.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
80 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
38
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
116%
Over capacity
1,106 pupils
950 capacity
156 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Willenhall
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Willenhall
Admissions Demand - Walsall
Places available
4,057
Applications
3,772
Got 1st preference
75.9%
Got preferred school
93.9%
Secondary admissions across Walsall (2025/26)
Inspection History(17)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.74958%
Overall absence
28.14877%
Persistent absence
1,183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Old Hall School
Lodge Farm Primary School
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Short Heath Junior School
Bentley West Primary School
Woodlands Academy of Learning
King Charles Primary School
New Invention Learning Academy
New Invention Infant School
County Bridge Primary School
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