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Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1RL, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.7 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
300
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19, boasting an 80% parent satisfaction rate. While the GCSE attainment scores show room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher grades in English and Maths, over half of the students progress to university, indicating a positive value-added experience for many. However, the limited entry into the English Baccalaureate and lower attainment levels may be considerations for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality 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. | 26.9 | Bottom 0% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 58 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
73%
Progress is communicated
67%
School keeps me informed
60%
Good range of extra-curricular
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.3%
Black Caribbean7.6%
Black African6.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
White Other2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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52.58248, -1.98201 · WS1 1RL
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN139789
School typeStudio schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Walsall Studio School rated by Ofsted?
Walsall Studio School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Walsall Studio School a good school?
Walsall Studio School scores 9.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Walsall Studio School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walsall Studio School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Walsall Studio School in GCSEs?
Walsall Studio School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 26.9. 31% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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