Aldridge School - A Science College

A good academy converter school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Aldridge School - A Science College.

Walsall, WS90BG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.5%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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
8 February 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Tynings Lane
Aldridge
Walsall, WS90BG
Phone
1922743988
Website
aldridgeschool.org

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137974
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG
Website
http://www.aldridgeschool.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Capacity
1489 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
1,593
Free School Meals
24.9% (397 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (57 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
95.4%
Ebacc Entry:
42.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.7%
Ebacc Languages:
66.3%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.28
Progress 8 Range:
-0.45 to -0.10
University Progression:
63.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
116 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
42.9 (+23.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.5 (+13.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.9 (+5.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
100 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
199
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,593 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Music Technology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★ ★★★★
(8 students)
Ancient History (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Excellence Together"

Inclusion Equity Aspiration Self-belief

Head Teacher's Message

I am extremely proud to welcome you to Aldridge School. We aim to ensure that every young person achieves their potential by providing an education that challenges them intellectually and offers opportunities to develop talents. Education is more than grades; we strive to develop confident, resilient and independent pupils with high expectations and strong pastoral support.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Music clubs Art clubs Drama clubs

Sports

Table Tennis Football (5-a-side)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and Balanced Curriculum Development of Knowledge Skill Development Extracurricular Opportunities Mastering Knowledge and Teacher Assessments

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report and SEND policy are referenced on site; SEN information available and SENCO contact provided ([email protected]).

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Other Secondary with Sixth Form Schools in Walsall

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary with Sixth Form schools in Walsall