What did Ofsted judge Shire Oak Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Shire Oak Academy's quality of education as Inadequate at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Shire Oak Academy?

Shire Oak Academy has 1,149 pupils on roll.

What ages does Shire Oak Academy take?

Shire Oak Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Shire Oak Academy located?

Shire Oak Academy is located in Walsall, WS9 9PA, Walsall.

How do I apply to Shire Oak Academy?

Shire Oak Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Shire Oak Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Shire Oak Academy for 2023-24 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Shire Oak Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.8% of pupils at Shire Oak Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2023-24 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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Shire Oak Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shire Oak Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Shire Oak Academy's quality of education as Inadequate at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shire Oak Academy?: Shire Oak Academy has 1,149 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shire Oak Academy take?: Shire Oak Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Shire Oak Academy located?: Shire Oak Academy is located in Walsall, WS9 9PA, Walsall.
How do I apply to Shire Oak Academy?: Shire Oak Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Shire Oak Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Shire Oak Academy for 2023-24 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shire Oak Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.8% of pupils at Shire Oak Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2023-24 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at Shire Oak Academy, year by year →

Shire Oak Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shire Oak Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Shire Oak Academy's quality of education as Inadequate at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shire Oak Academy?: Shire Oak Academy has 1,149 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shire Oak Academy take?: Shire Oak Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Shire Oak Academy located?: Shire Oak Academy is located in Walsall, WS9 9PA, Walsall.
How do I apply to Shire Oak Academy?: Shire Oak Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Shire Oak Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Shire Oak Academy for 2023-24 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shire Oak Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.8% of pupils at Shire Oak Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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