Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Sept 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 151657.
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. | 3.4 | 42.6 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 57.1% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 38.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 52.7% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 14 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 85 |
| Girls | 18 |
| Boys | 67 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 70.6% |
| First language not English | 0% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 0 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 85 |
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 | 5.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 2.4 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 14.8 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 18.07 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 25.72 |
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 | 9.6% | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 31.8% | 34.2% | 34.7% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3.4% | 3.5% | 6.9% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Radleys Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Edgar Stammers Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Greenfield Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Feb 2016. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Rushall Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2015. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St Francis Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Goldsmith Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Butts Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Oct 2014. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | North Walsall Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2018. | |
| 1.2 mi | Secondary | Queen Mary's High School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. |
Elmwood School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 21 Sept 2022.
Elmwood School has 85 pupils aged 11 to 16.
At Elmwood School, there were 5.7 pupils per teacher in 2025/26.
In 2025/26, pupils at Elmwood School missed 9.6% of sessions (England 12.9%), and 31.8% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 34.7%).
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.