Woods Bank Academy

About Woods Bank Academy

Woods Bank Academy is an academy converter in Wednesbury, Walsall, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 345 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 66% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Walsall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

345 / 341 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 July 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Rough Hay Road, Wednesbury, Walsall, WS10 8NQ

Phone

01215686421

Principal

Nicola Berkeley

Website

www.woodsbank.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woods Bank Academy?

Woods Bank Academy is an academy converter in Wednesbury, Walsall, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Woods Bank Academy have?

Woods Bank Academy has 345 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Woods Bank Academy's Ofsted rating?

Woods Bank Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does Woods Bank Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Woods Bank Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Woods Bank Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woods Bank Academy is part of THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Woods Bank Academy?

Woods Bank Academy is located at Rough Hay Road, Wednesbury, Walsall, WS10 8NQ.