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Joseph Leckie Academy
Walstead Road West, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PG, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.2 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,520
Capacity
1,414
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 76% of students progressing to university. While GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 42.4 and 55% achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students reaching higher grades. The school's EBacc entry rate of 50% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 32% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% UK |
| 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| 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%. | 31% | Bottom 18% UK |
| 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%. | 50% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 118 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani28.4%
Asian Bangladeshi22.9%
Asian Indian11.3%
White British10.5%
Black African6.6%
Asian Other5.0%
White Other4.0%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.56492, -1.98124 · WS5 4PG
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN137830
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Joseph Leckie Academy rated by Ofsted?
Joseph Leckie Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is Joseph Leckie Academy a good school?
Joseph Leckie Academy scores 32.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Joseph Leckie Academy in GCSEs?
Joseph Leckie Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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