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Joseph Leckie Academy

Walsall, WS5 4PGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
Progress 8
+0.11
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
199 1st-choice / 255 places
Ranking
#1,287
of 3,141 nationally

About Joseph Leckie Academy

Joseph Leckie Academy is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary school in Walsall, West Midlands, that has carved out a solid position in the local landscape. Among the 18 secondary schools in the local authority, it ranks 4th by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top quarter of Walsall schools. Its closest academic peers in the area are Queen Mary's Grammar School, Queen Mary's High School, and Barr Beacon School, all of which sit above it in the rankings. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 390 applications for 255 places, with 199 first-preference offers made. That level of demand suggests strong local confidence in what the school offers. Headteacher Andrew McNaughton leads a large community of 1,520 pupils, which exceeds its official capacity of 1,414. More than half of pupils (51.1%) are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, reflecting the school's role in serving a diverse and economically varied catchment.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWalstead Road West, Walsall, Walsall, WS5 4PG
HeadteacherAndrew McNaughton
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils1,520
Free School Meals (FSM)51.1%
School Capacity1,520 / 1,414 (107% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Dining HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibraryScience LabsSports HallMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

AthleticsDanceNetballTennisGymnasticsFootballRugby

Clubs & Activities

DebateOrchestraYoung EnterpriseEco ClubArt ClubScience ClubNewspaperCodingModel United NationsChessDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:28 – 15:15

Source: josephleckieacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Joseph Leckie Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.