The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
6% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 19%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Rumela Begum (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
154- 160 Wednesbury Road, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPalfrey Junior School
Primary · 354m away
Palfrey Infant School
Primary · 354m away
Hillary Primary School
Primary · 600m away
Cherry Tree School
Independent · 661m away
Abu Bakr Boys School
Independent · 716m away
Caldmore Primary Academy
Primary · 717m away
Bescot Hall
Independent · 785m away
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy a selective school?
No. Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy's Ofsted rating?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in January 2026. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy take?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy is in Walsall, WS1 4JJ, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy have a sixth form?
No, Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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