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Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall WS1 1RL
Walsall Studio School is a non-selective free school. It has about 190 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In September 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Mercian Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Queen Mary's High School, Queen Mary's Grammar School, Q3 Academy Great Barr, Aldridge School - A Science College and Shire Oak Academy.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Admissions and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Environment.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Progress is poor. Destinations at 18 are excellent.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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