Old Hall School

A not judged community special school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Old Hall School.

Walsall, WS27LU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
10 December 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bentley Lane
Walsall, WS27LU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104274
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Bentley Lane, Walsall, WS2 7LU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
80 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
104
Free School Meals
61.2% (64 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (104 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
104 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Positivity Opportunity Kindness Inclusiveness Togetherness

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Head Teacher Matthew Ball. Old Hall Special School is a specialist provision for children aged 3-11 years who have complex educational needs as defined in their EHCP. The school describes itself as a vibrant, caring and considerate environment with compassionate staff who are experts in meeting the challenges faced by their pupils, well resourced with innovative equipment and a stimulating learning environment.

Facilities

3 White Rooms 1 Dark Room Library Rebound Therapy Trampoline Soft Play Area Hydrotherapy Pool Outdoor Playground Forest School Area Sensory Garden 2 School Mini-buses Touch screens, Computers, iPads & Audio equipment in every classroom Fully Equipped Medical Room (Full time School Nursing Practitioners (AP) onsite) Toilets & Personal Care Facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Creative Curriculum

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