Great Wyrley Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Walsall, WS6 6LQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 13% in England
6 of 7 in South Staffordshire
Pupils
606
First preferences per place
0.87
2026/27
Absence
10.8%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | 41.0 | 39.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | 34% | 26% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 20% | 35% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.58 | -0.08 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Cheslyn Hay Academy · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- Cannock Chase High School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- Cardinal Griffin Catholic College · 2.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 31% in England
- Norton Canes High School · 2.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- Kingsmead School · 2.6 mi · Report card · Top 31% in England
- Staffordshire University Academy · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
The neighbourhood
Great Wyrley Academy is in Cheslyn Hay (typical home £255,000, crime low).
What is Great Wyrley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Wyrley Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Great Wyrley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Great Wyrley Academy is in the bottom 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.