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Walsall Studio School

Walsall, WS1 1RLSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
-1.09
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,048
of 3,141 nationally

About Walsall Studio School

Walsall Studio School is a small 14-19 state secondary in the West Midlands, and the parent experience here is notably positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, 80% of the 15 parents who responded said they would recommend the school to other parents. That’s a strong signal, especially given the school’s size. On specific questions, 87% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there. Similarly, 87% felt the school has high expectations for their child and that their child does well. The school is significantly undersubscribed: it has capacity for 300 pupils but currently has just 185 on roll, so oversubscription is not a concern for families applying. This combination of a high recommend rate and available places suggests a school that is well-regarded by its current community but perhaps less well-known across the wider Walsall area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address14a Lower Hall Lane, Walsall, Walsall, WS1 1RL
HeadteacherKrissi Carter
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils185
Free School Meals (FSM)41.5%
School Capacity185 / 300 (62% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteArt StudiosTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsGymnasiumTheatreLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

BasketballCross CountryRoundersSwimmingNetballGymnasticsRowingMartial ArtsRugby

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsOrchestraDebateGardeningChoirChessYoung EnterpriseNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walsall Studio School

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