Walsall AcademyLichfield Road , Walsall

Walsall Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Walsall Academy currently has around 1418 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.9%). african pupils make up about 11.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .