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Elmwood School

Academy special converter · Walsall · WS4 1EG

Ages 11–16 · 85 pupils · Walsall

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-09-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

85 pupils · 67 places

Pupils on roll
85
Boys / girls
67 / 18
School capacity
67
Capacity fill
85 / 67 (127%)
Free school meals
70.6%
FSM pupils
60
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Matrix Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Lee Cross

Location

Address
King George Crescent, Rushall
Postcode
WS4 1EG
Town
Walsall
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Walsall
District
Walsall
Constituency
Aldridge-Brownhills
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Local context

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

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 11–16, in Walsall, Walsall, 85 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 70.6%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Walsall
107
Academies among open schools in Walsall
52% (56)
Open schools in WS4
8
Open schools in Walsall LA
134

Nearby schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Lee Cross
Telephone
01922721081
Website
www.elmwood-school.co.uk

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