Woodlands Academy of Learning — Primary School in Willenhall

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Woodlands Academy of Learning

Willenhall, WV12 5PR

462 Pupils

472 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

33.70% FSM %

219 Boys

243 Girls

About Woodlands Academy of Learning

Woodlands Academy of Learning is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Walsall, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 462 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Tamsin Newton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Walsall or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Walsall
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency	Wolverhampton North East
Ward	Short Heath
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	WOODLANDS ACADEMY OF LEARNING
Opened	01-07-2012
UKPRN	10037782
URN	138343
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Tamsin Newton	Accounting Officer	27/04/2015	—	N/A
Mr Robert Lawrence	Chair of Trustees	11/10/2024	10/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Baker	Chief Financial Officer	28/04/2014	—	N/A
Mr Russell Eynon	Member	01/12/2022	—	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mr Matthew Reid	Member	02/12/2021	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Ian Whitehouse	Member	01/09/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr David Wills	Member	01/07/2012	—	Original (signatory) members
Mrs Ellena Bate	Trustee	14/10/2022	13/10/2026	Elected by parents
Miss Kate Glanville	Trustee	06/07/2023	05/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jayne Graham	Trustee	19/10/2025	18/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Julia Jackson	Trustee	25/09/2022	24/09/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Mary McGrath	Trustee	17/03/2022	16/03/2026	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB