Joseph Leckie Academy

A good academy converter school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Joseph Leckie Academy.

Walsall, WS54PG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.11
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.5%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Walstead Road West
Walsall, WS54PG
Phone
1922721071
Website
josephleckieacademy.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137830
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Walstead Road West, Walsall, WS5 4PG
Website
http://www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE FORGE BROOK TRUST
Capacity
1414 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,516
Free School Meals
46.9% (711 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.8
English Attainment 8:
9.3
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.8
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
19.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.2%
Ebacc Languages:
35.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.11
Progress 8 Range:
-0.08 to 0.30
University Progression:
64.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
120 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.11 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
95 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
190
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,516 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(25 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(22 students)
Art & Design (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn together, lead together."

Leadership Empathy Community Kindness Integrity Environment

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Andrew McNaughton welcomes visitors to Joseph Leckie Academy, describing it as a high-expectation, inclusive school with a rich history, strong partnerships and a commitment to preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Origami Club

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