GCSE 2025/26
#3,206 of 3,312
Worse than 96% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2022/23
#2,380 of 2,469
Worse than 96% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 139789.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 32.8, worse than England, worse than Walsall | 42.6 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 38.1%, worse than England, worse than Walsall | 57.1% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 17.5%, worse than England, worse than Walsall | 38.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0%, worse than England, worse than Walsall | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 34.9%, worse than England, worse than Walsall | 52.7% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 63 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 36 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 206 |
| Girls | 153 |
| Boys | 53 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 40.8% |
| First language not English | 3.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 308 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 33.1% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 200 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 44 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 12 |
| Average class size | 18.6 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.3 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.1 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 12.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 6.88 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 11.88 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 14.1 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 7 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 4.7 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2.4 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 20.2%, worse than England, worse than Walsall | 8.7% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 56.9%, worse than England, worse than Walsall | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 17.5%, worse than England, worse than Walsall | 4.7% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 11.9% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 8.6% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 84.4% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 80% |
| Further education | 48.9% |
| School sixth form | 31.1% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 74.4% |
| Higher education | 32.6% |
| Employment | 30.2% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 20.9% |
| Further education | 7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Caldmore Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Chuckery Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Queen Mary's High School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Mayfield Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy | Other independent school | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. |
Walsall Studio School is rated Good, last inspected on 25 Mar 2025. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
Walsall Studio School ranks 3,206 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 96% of schools) and 2,380 of 2,469 schools in England for A-level 2022/23 (worse than 96% of schools).
In 2025/26, 17.5% of pupils at Walsall Studio School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 32.8 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Walsall Studio School was z.
Walsall Studio School has 206 pupils aged 14 to 19.
Walsall Studio School had 308 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Walsall Studio School has a sixth form with 200 places in 2024/25.
At Walsall Studio School, the average class had 18.6 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.3 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Walsall Studio School missed 20.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 56.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.