The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 77% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 44
- Capacity
- 37%
- FSM
- 76.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Head
- Ms Hannah Shepherd
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
40 George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlue Coat Church of England Academy
Secondary · 457m away
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 503m away
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 587m away
Caldmore Primary Academy
Primary · 628m away
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
Independent · 921m away
Chuckery Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Palfrey Infant School
Primary · 951m away
Mayfield Preparatory School
Independent · 987m away
Questions parents ask
What is The Ladder School's Ofsted rating?
The Ladder School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ladder School?
The Ladder School currently has 44 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ladder School take?
The Ladder School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is The Ladder School?
The Ladder School is in Walsall, WS1 1RS, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ladder School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Ladder School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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