Walsall Academy Catchment Area
Walsall Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1418 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,418
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Walsall Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Walsall Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Walsall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Walsall catchment area documents →Walsall Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133697
Other Secondary Schools in Walsall
If Walsall Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WS9 0RN
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WS4 1BW
Shire Oak Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS9 9PA
Queen Mary's Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS1 2PG
Queen Mary's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS4 2AE
Barr Beacon School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS9 0RF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Walsall Academy
Is Walsall Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Walsall Academy currently has 1418 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Walsall Academy? ▾
Admission to Walsall Academy is managed by Walsall. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Walsall Academy cover? ▾
Walsall Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Walsall Academy? ▾
Walsall Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.