West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Walsall E-ACT Academy is a secondary school in Walsall for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 9th of 16 secondary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2017, report published 23 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
There is a positive sense of community at West Walsall E-ACT Academy. Warm and respectful relationships characterise life at this school. Pupils are happy and safe. Leaders' vision is to 'strive for excellence'. They make sure that all pupils have the same opportunities. Pupils say they welcome and appreciate this. There is a purposeful atmosphere around school. Pupils say they can focus on their learning well. Teachers act on any disrupted learning quickly to address any issues. During social times, pupils behave very well. If bullying occurs, leaders deal with it swiftly. Leaders have made recent changes to the curriculum, especially in key stage 3 and in the sixth form. Pupils and students study a diverse range of subjects, which match their interests. These include textiles, photography and psychology. Pupils value the support they receive from their teachers in helping them to be successful. The extra-curricular programme is rich and diverse. Pupils regularly take part in a range of clubs, such as karaoke, chess and jewellery making. They value being able to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Opportunities such as the Year 11 trip to 'Poetry Live' in Birmingham enhance the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In key stage 3, some teachers lack the confidence to broaden the range of pupils' learning activities in their subject. This means that pupils miss opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of the subject. Leaders should ensure that, across the school, teachers continue to provide pupils with a range of learning activities that will expand learning and deepen understanding.
- Some teachers do not regularly check what pupils know and understand. Therefore, some teachers do not have a secure enough understanding of what pupils have learned to be able to identify any gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that all teachers regularly check what pupils have learned so that any gaps in learning are identified and addressed.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
208 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
55 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,186 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100
Schools near West Walsall E-ACT Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 48.7 |
| Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 52.0 |
| Walsall Studio School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 26.9 |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.4 |
| Wood Green Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Wilson
- Phone
- 01922662640
- Address
- Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UA
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 138374
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.