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The Ladder School

Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision • Open

Contact

40 George Street
Walsall, WS1 1RS

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
None
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Capacity
64
Pupils
44 (Boys: 26, Girls: 18)
Free School Meals
76.7%
Capacity utilisation
69% (44 / 64)
Type group
Free Schools
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Jan 2019
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
143750
LAESTAB
3351105
UKPRN
10082419
Establishment No.
1105
Ofsted phase
PRU

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 13 Sep 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
Good

At a glance

Total pupils
27
Age range
13–18
Admissions
Unknown
Religious character
None
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
THE MERCIAN TRUST
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    13 Sep 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: Good

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (13 Sep 2023)