Welcome to West Walsall E-ACT Academy
I am delighted that you are considering applying to West Walsall Sixth Form as a potential place for the next phase of your education.We provide a supportive and challenging environment in which students flourish. We pride ourselves on being a thriving, friendly and inclusive community, where our strong pastoral support makes West Walsall a positive place to learn.Our Sixth Form offers a comprehensive curriculum that supports and guides our students onto their future chosen pathway, whether it is university, an apprenticeship or employment. Our aim is to ensure that all students leave West Walsall as true independent learners, fully equipped for the challenges ahead of them.We view our Sixth Formers as role models for the rest of the school and expect the highest of standard to be maintained at all times.Alongside a commitment to focusing on academic study, students are expected and encouraged to become fully involved in the wider life of the school and community. We have an active Executive Student Leadership Team and a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities.I hope that the prospectus will give you a flavour of life in our Sixth Form. We very much look forward to meeting you at induction and hopefully we will welcome you into our Sixth Form in the future. Yours faithfullyMrs T StantonAssistant Headteacher – Director of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,186 Total
No. of Boys
584 (49.2%)
No. of Girls
602 (50.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
13.4%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.79%
A*/A grades
3.97%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
77%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
68%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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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Enrichment Activities
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