The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 257 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 140 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,585
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Barry Worth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhetstone Field Primary School
Primary · 611m away
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 756m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Secondary · 945m away
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Leighswood School
Primary · 1.7km away
Radleys Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Three Crowns School
Special school · 2.1km away
Daw End School
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Aldridge School - A Science College a selective school?
No. Aldridge School - A Science College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Aldridge School - A Science College's Ofsted rating?
Aldridge School - A Science College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aldridge School - A Science College?
Aldridge School - A Science College currently has 1,585 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aldridge School - A Science College take?
Aldridge School - A Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Aldridge School - A Science College?
Aldridge School - A Science College is in Walsall, WS9 0BG, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aldridge School - A Science College have a sixth form?
Yes, Aldridge School - A Science College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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