The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024). Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
2% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 65
- Capacity
- 33%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mr Mohammed Ramzan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
June 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
May 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2014 | Inspection
Location
154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 4JJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Abu Bakr Boys School a selective school?
No. Abu Bakr Boys School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Abu Bakr Boys School's Ofsted rating?
Abu Bakr Boys School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abu Bakr Boys School?
Abu Bakr Boys School currently has 65 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abu Bakr Boys School take?
Abu Bakr Boys School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Abu Bakr Boys School?
Abu Bakr Boys School 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 Boys School have a sixth form?
No, Abu Bakr Boys School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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