SchoolScoresWalsall Studio School
Studio school · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
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14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, WS1 1RL
01922 211292 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Walsall comparisons use the 3 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 52% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 69% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 88% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 66% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 50% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 73% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
9% — 30 points below the Walsall average, and 37 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 9% | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 26.9 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
52 pupils in this year group.
75% — 15 points below the Walsall average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 75% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 38% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 75% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | – | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | – | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 33.5 | 35 |
"Not published": No pupils were entered.
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| D | Not published | Not published |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
55 students in this year group.
64% — 11 points below the Walsall average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 64% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 20% | 24% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 65% | 64% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
58 students in this year group.
57% — about the same as the Walsall average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 57% | 57% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 3% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 56% | 57% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Walsall. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 45.8% | 41.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 21.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Lower than 0% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2% | 9.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Lower than 0% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 54.0% | 26.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 23.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Lower than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 39% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 100% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 50.4% | 15.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Blue Coat CofE Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queen Mary's High School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 95% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2025)
- Hydesville Tower School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Emmanuel School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Queen Mary's Grammar School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abu Bakr Boys School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- West Walsall E-ACT Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Joseph Leckie Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wood Green Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Walsall Studio School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Walsall Studio School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 9% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 37 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Walsall Studio School?
80% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Walsall Studio School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139789.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.