The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,520
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- THE FORGE BROOK TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew McNaughton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Walstead Road West, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFullbrook Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Abu Bakr Boys School
Independent · 653m away
Cherry Tree School
Independent · 705m away
Delves Infant School
Primary · 805m away
Delves Junior School
Primary · 805m away
Whitehall Junior Community School
Primary · 893m away
Palfrey Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Palfrey Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Joseph Leckie Academy a selective school?
No. Joseph Leckie Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Joseph Leckie Academy's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Leckie Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Joseph Leckie Academy?
Joseph Leckie Academy currently has 1,520 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Joseph Leckie Academy take?
Joseph Leckie Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Joseph Leckie Academy?
Joseph Leckie Academy is in Walsall, WS5 4PG, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Joseph Leckie Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Joseph Leckie Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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