Great Wyrley Academy

About Great Wyrley Academy

Great Wyrley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 573 pupils on roll. It is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 (2025/26). 32.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

573 / 1,119 (51%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hall Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 6LQ

Phone

01922419311

Head Teacher

Kelly Moore

Website

greatwyrleyacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Wyrley Academy?

Great Wyrley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Great Wyrley Academy have?

Great Wyrley Academy has 573 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Great Wyrley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Great Wyrley Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023).

How does Great Wyrley Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Great Wyrley Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 in 2025/26.

Is Great Wyrley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Wyrley Academy is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Great Wyrley Academy?

Great Wyrley Academy is located at Hall Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 6LQ.