Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
909
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
01922 650000

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(06/06/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
29%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

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School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Furzebank Way
Willenhall
WV12 4BD
01902368221

School Description

This is an improving school. The new headteacher has brought stability and higher expectations. This is helping to raise standards academically and in pupils’ behaviour. There are much clearer routines in place throughout the school. Both staff and pupils appreciate this. Pupils are generally well behaved and feel safe in school. In lessons, most pupils participate positively and are keen to do well. At social times and at lesson changeover, there is a calm and orderly environment. However, when some pupils do not meet staff expectations and experience sanctions, they miss some of their learning. Bullying does occasionally happen, but staff deal with this quickly. The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects for pupils to study. Leaders have carefully planned what topics pupils learn and when. However, there remains too much variability in how the curriculum is taught. This does not help pupils make the progress of which they are capable. Leaders provide many opportunities to broaden pupils’ personal development. There are several different extra-curricular clubs that pupils can attend, including a girls’ Royal Air Force cadets club. The entire school recently participated in a remembrance service alongside members of the British Legion. Pupils have also supported the wider community with collections for a local food bank.

Willenhall E-ACT Academy Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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"> This school is really good and in my opinion, the quality of education has improved rapidly.
“Poorly Managed School With Bad Behavior”

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"> I am very disappointed in this school as it is the nearest to my home and yet I have had to withdraw my children due to the toxic atmosphere at the school. There is a lack of consistency with teaching and supply teachers often replace regular staff. Children are given no constructive lunchtime activities, such as sports, and as a result, fights often break out in "the quad." There is a general lack of discipline at the school, with no consequences for bad behaviour. The school itself is poorly designed, with narrow corridors. As a result, bullying in these communal areas is common, especially the older year 11 children picking on the young year 7's. Although the corridors have CCTV, this does not seem to be reliably monitored. Pupils have a lack of respect for the school building and there is a lot of chewing gum, litter and graffiti in the classrooms and on the chairs. The school has a bad reputation locally, and deservedly so. In my opinion, special measures are needed in order to turn this school around and motivate pupils.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>60, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>23, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>31, "strongly_agree"=>21, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>76, "no"=>24} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 22-06-2023

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