Mary Elliot Academy

A inadequate academy special sponsor led school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mary Elliot Academy.

Walsall, WS27NR Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

25

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
2 March 2022
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Leamore Lane
Walsall, WS27NR

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149678
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase
Special
Address
Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7NR
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
140 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
140
Free School Meals
53.0% (74 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (140 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
140 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Student voice Respect Aspirational Independence Community Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Mary Elliot Academy is a Special Educational Needs provision in Walsall for ages 11–18, supporting needs including Severe Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. It is part of Thrive Education Partnership. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 01922 490190. Headteacher: Rebecca Davies.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Multi-sensory rooms Medical Suite, including complementary therapy room Specialist Hygiene rooms for personal care Library Sports Hall with a climbing wall and dance studio Dedicated one-bedroom flat for independent living skills Two lifts Overhead hoisting Extensive ICT equipment Fleet of three minibuses

Curriculum Highlights

Endeavour Pathway Aspire Pathway Venture Pathway Reading Post 16 Curriculum PSHE / Relationships Education

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to Mary Elliot Academy are managed by the Local Authority SEND team. Following statutory assessment of need an initial statement/EHCP is made and a school will be identified as suitable to meet the objectives identified. Transfer to Mary Elliot Academy can occur at any age starting from the term in which the child enters Key Stage 3 (Year 7). The school encourages visits by the pupil, parents and carers to familiarise them with the surroundings, and transport arrangements are via the SEN team. Walsall SEN Transport contacts: Mark Smith and Ashley Thomas (01922 653762 / 01922 653761; [email protected]).

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