Welcome to Walsall Academy

Walsall Academy Sixth FormWalsall Academy offers a wide range of academic and work related courses to a large Sixth Form of three hundred students.Our prime aim is to prepare Sixth Form students for University, Further Education and the world of work. Industrial Consultants and University Admissions tutors work closely with staff, to give a quality guidance service and advice on course design.The Careers and Industry Links Centre provides a drop in facility where students can access up to date careers information and advice.All Sixth Form students have a two week work experience, this can be a local placement or in some cases in Europe.Walsall Academy Sixth Form is organised in a similar way to a large city office. Our practices mirror those found in industry and commerce and students often find themselves working alongside employers who contribute to the courses.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,418 Total

No. of Boys

724 (51.1%)

No. of Girls

694 (48.9%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

16.3%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

4.03%

A*/A grades

15.32%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

86%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:33%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:52%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

61%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

9%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:94%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:18%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:3%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Walsall Academy prides itself on providing a very well-established enrichment programme. Session 3 activities will be available through the academic year in all subject areas. These will be published on the school website and advertised during personal tutor time. We encourage students to prioritise personal development to help university, apprenticeship and job applications alongside becoming a well-rounded citizen.

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Subject Trips
Outward Bound Leadership

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed