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Ofsted: Good

The Ladder School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Chris Bury
corporate_fareTHE MERCIAN TRUST
location_onWalsall, WS1 1RS
language Visit Website phone 1922285848
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

16

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Age Range

13-18

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The Ladder School is a Free schools alternative provision school in Walsall, serving ages 13-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Ladder School is a free schools alternative provision in Walsall, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It is part of THE MERCIAN TRUST. The school has approximately 44 pupils on roll, of whom 87% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

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Inspection Report

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations
S5 Inspection EIF
Good
Education
Good
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good

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