Woodlands Academy of Learning
Bloxwich Road North, Short Heath, Willenhall, WV12 5PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodlands Academy of Learning is a primary school in Willenhall for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 4th of 7 primary schools in Willenhall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2023, report published 18 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Woodlands Academy of Learning is a happy and welcoming school where staff care for pupils well. There is a strong sense of community. Everyone at the school is valued and included, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils feel safe in school. They know that adults care for them and that there is always a trusted member of staff to talk to. Pupils understand what bullying is, and say that it does sometimes happen, but trust adults to sort it out. Leaders and staff have a clear vision for the school. They have high expectations of pupils. Pupils work hard and concentrate on their work in lessons. They are calm and sensible around the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities that enrich the curriculum. These promote pupils' confidence and sense of responsibility. Pupils can take on leadership roles, such as school councillors and learning ambassadors. As part of the learning ambassador role, pupils (who gain the role following a class vote) lead assemblies on current issues. Pupils can also attend a range of after-school clubs, including cheerleading, judo and basketball.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that the curriculum is coherently sequenced in some subjects. As a result, pupils do not build on their knowledge successfully from one year to the next. Leaders should ensure that there is suitable progression of knowledge and skills in all subjects to enable pupils to successfully build on their learning in all subjects.
- Some staff express concerns about workload. This impacts on staff's well-being. Leaders should ensure that they are realistic and constructive in the way that they manage the workload of staff.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
446 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Woodlands Academy of Learning
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Invention Infant School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| New Invention Learning Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Short Heath Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Beacon Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WOODLANDS ACADEMY OF LEARNING
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tamsin Newton
- Phone
- 01922710613
- Address
- Bloxwich Road North, Short Heath, Willenhall, WV12 5PR
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 138343
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.