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Aldridge School - A Science College

Walsall, WS9 0BGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.28
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
207 1st-choice / 262 places
Ranking
#2,195
of 3,141 nationally

About Aldridge School - A Science College

Aldridge School - A Science College is a popular choice among Walsall families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 821 applications for 262 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.13. That means more than three families applied for every spot, with 188 of the 207 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. While there isn't a published parent-view survey score, the sheer volume of applications suggests strong local confidence. The school is a mixed, non-faith secondary with a sixth form, and it currently educates 1,585 pupils, which is above its stated capacity of 1,489. Around 28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that gives some indication of the school's intake. Headteacher Barry Worth leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2012, with its most recent graded inspection in 2017 and an ungraded visit in 2022 confirming it remains Good.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressTynings Lane, Walsall, Walsall, WS9 0BG
HeadteacherBarry Worth
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils1,585
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity1,585 / 1,489 (106% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Art StudiosSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsTheatreLibraryTennis CourtsScience LabsAstro TurfGymnasiumSports HallICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

HockeyGymnasticsCricketBasketballCross CountrySwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaEco ClubScience ClubChoirGardeningFilm ClubOrchestraModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: aldridgeschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Aldridge School - A Science College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.