West Walsall E-ACT Academy

About West Walsall E-ACT Academy

West Walsall E-ACT Academy is an academy sponsor led in Walsall, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,186 pupils on roll. It is part of E-ACT. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.9 (2025/26). 54.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 53% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Walsall →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,186 / 1,100 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

Primley Avenue, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 9UA

Phone

01922662640

Head Teacher

Laura Wilson

Website

https://westwalsallacademy.e-act.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Walsall E-ACT Academy?

West Walsall E-ACT Academy is an academy sponsor led in Walsall, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does West Walsall E-ACT Academy have?

West Walsall E-ACT Academy has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does West Walsall E-ACT Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at West Walsall E-ACT Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.9 in 2025/26.

Is West Walsall E-ACT Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — West Walsall E-ACT Academy is part of E-ACT.

Where is West Walsall E-ACT Academy?

West Walsall E-ACT Academy is located at Primley Avenue, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 9UA.