Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willenhall E-ACT Academy is a secondary school in Willenhall for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 3rd of 3 secondary schools in Willenhall. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 May 2025, report published 27 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
Pupils' best interests are truly at the heart of this school. They benefit from an ambitious curriculum designed to meet their aspirations. The school has focused intently on raising pupils' achievement. Pupils appreciate the improvements to the quality of education that they receive. Many pupils say that they now have something to come to school for. This is evident by the increase in their attendance rates. Typically, pupils enjoy their learning and demonstrate positive attitudes in lessons. Pupils are proud to be part of this school. They readily meet the school's high expectations for their behaviour. Social times are calm and well ordered. Pupils who find it more difficult to manage their behaviour and emotions receive effective, individualised support. Pupils are respectful and supportive of each other. Equally, they cherish the positive relationships that they have with staff. Strong pastoral care helps pupils to feel happy and safe. They know who to talk with if they have worries or concerns. The school's work to develop pupils' resilience and self-belief is impressive. There are numerous opportunities for pupils to enjoy new experiences that give them a taste of life beyond Willenhall. Pupils have embraced the school's vision of 'Willenhall then the world'. They are excited about their future possibilities.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers do not check that pupils' knowledge is secure before introducing new concepts and ideas. This makes it more difficult for pupils to build successfully on what they know already. The school should ensure that teachers are equipped to accurately assess pupils' understanding and remedy any gaps in knowledge before moving on to new learning.
- Some older pupils have gaps in their reading knowledge that remain unaddressed. This prevents these pupils from fully accessing the curriculum and hampers their achievement. The school should ensure that the gaps in these pupils' reading knowledge are identified and addressed swiftly so that they become confident and fluent readers.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
169 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,106 pupils on roll, with places for 950
Schools near Willenhall E-ACT Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 32.9 |
| Pool Hayes Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.7 |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.9 |
| Coppice Performing Arts School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.8 |
| Emmanuel School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 48.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Emma Clements
- Phone
- 01902368221
- Address
- Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BD
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 137706
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.