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Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
154- 160 Wednesbury Road, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JJ, Walsall
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
170
Capacity
909
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
19%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.0 and 79% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, although the low EBacc entry rate of 17% may indicate limited options for more academically inclined students. Overall, it appears to provide a supportive environment with good outcomes for the majority of pupils.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | No UK data |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
70%
School responds to concerns
40%
Location
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52.57559, -1.99125 · WS1 4JJ
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN132750
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.abubakrgirlschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy rated by Ofsted?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy a good school?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy in GCSEs?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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