Walsall Academy
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX
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Profile
TypeAcademy sponsor led
HeadteacherMr Timothy Mullen-Furness
PhaseSecondary
Local authorityWalsall
Pupils on roll1,423 · 105% of capacity
RegionWest Midlands
Capacity1,350
ConstituencyWalsall and Bloxwich
AdmissionsNon-selective
WardBloxwich East & Blakenall Heath
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened01-09-2003
GenderMixed
PostcodeWS3 3LX
URN133697
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2026-03-17
Ex
Quality of education
Ex
Behaviour & attitudes
St
Personal development
St
Leadership & management
No
Early years
Ex
Sixth form
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
| Date | Type | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | S5 Inspection | |
| 2022-11-22 | S5 Inspection | Requires improvement |
Trust
Member of THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/09/2017. Incorporated at Companies House as 04798185 → ltds.uk ↗
Member of Thomas Telford School - school sponsor, joined 01/09/2017.
Governing body · 15 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Mari Frost reappointedChair of Local Governing Body | 1 Sep 2025 | 13 Oct 2027 | 1y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Tessa LittlefieldChair of Local Governing Body | 1 Sep 2021 | 31 Aug 2025 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Mr Edward BrewisLocal Governor | 9 Jul 2024 | 9 Jul 2028 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Miss Rebecca DeanLocal Governor | 21 Mar 2023 | 21 Mar 2027 | 4y | ENDS SOON |
| Mr Bernard DickensonLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 31 Aug 2029 | 1y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Alan FowlerLocal Governor | 11 Mar 2023 | 11 Mar 2027 | 4y | ENDS SOON |
| Mrs Mari FrostLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2021 | 31 Aug 2025 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Ms Mari FrostLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 31 Aug 2029 | 1y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Henrietta GoodallLocal Governor | 12 Nov 2022 | 12 Nov 2026 | 4y | ENDS SOON |
| Mr Charles Gordon-CreedLocal Governor | 18 Mar 2025 | 18 Mar 2029 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Natalie LathamLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2021 | 31 Aug 2025 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Ms Natalie LathamLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 31 Aug 2029 | 1y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Sarah PercoxLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2021 | 31 Aug 2025 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Ms Sarah PercoxLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | 1y | LAPSED |
| Miss Freya RobsonLocal Governor | 21 Mar 2023 | 21 Mar 2027 | 4y | ENDS SOON |
History · 1 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| T P Riley Community School 104244 | Predecessor |