Woodlands Academy of LearningBeacon Academy
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side.
Summary of the comparison
Woodlands Academy of Learning and Beacon Academy are primary schools.
Woodlands Academy of Learning was judged Good and Beacon Academy was judged Outstanding.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Woodlands Academy of Learning (60.0% in 2022-23, 69.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | WillenhallWoodlands Academy of Learning | WalsallBeacon Academy | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C58/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 29th of 66 in Walsall | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: OutstandingStronger figure | |
| School type | Academy converter | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 488 | |
| Capacity | 472 | 485 | |
| Location | Willenhall, WV12 5PR | Walsall, WV12 5HA | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 69.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 3.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 106.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 105.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 462 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 34.5% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 8.4% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 10.0% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 3.0% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 5.1% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 11.8% | Not reported | 15.8% |
marks the stronger figure on measures with a clear direction. Rows describing a school's intake, such as free school meals, English as an additional language and SEN, carry no marker: they describe who a school serves, not how well it serves them.
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