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Aldridge School - A Science College

Foundation school · Walsall · WS9 0BG

Ages 11–18 · Walsall

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
1,489
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr David Mountney

Location

Address
Tynings Lane, Aldridge
Postcode
WS9 0BG
Town
Walsall
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Walsall
District
Walsall
Constituency
Aldridge-Brownhills
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Walsall, Walsall. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Walsall
107
Secondary schools in Walsall
15
Academies among open schools in Walsall
52% (56)
Open schools in WS9
12
Secondary in WS9
4
Open schools in Walsall LA
134
Secondary in Walsall LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WalsallNear WS9

  • Aldridge School - A Science College

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Walsall · WS9 0BG · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence8.2%

    0.0 miles away

  • St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Walsall · WS9 0RN · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P80.1
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence8.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • Queen Mary's High School

    Ofsted: Exceptional

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Walsall · WS4 2AE · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att872.1
    • P80.6
    • EM5+97%
    • Absence5.9%

    2.2 miles away

  • Queen Mary's Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Walsall · WS1 2PG · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att874.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+97%
    • Absence4.8%

    2.2 miles away

  • Blue Coat Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Walsall · WS1 2ND · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.0
    • P80.0
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence7.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • Barr Beacon School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Walsall · WS9 0RF · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P80.2
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.5%

    2.5 miles away

  • Shire Oak Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Walsall · WS9 9PA · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.3
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence16.5%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Mountney

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