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OpenURN 143750

The Ladder School

Free schools alternative provision · Walsall · WS1 1RS

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Age range

Ages 13–18

Pupils

62

Local authority

Walsall

Age range

Ages 13–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

Local context

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

Mixed free schools alternative provision, Ages 13–18, in Walsall, Walsall, 62 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 64.3%.

Open schools in Walsall
107
Academies among open schools in Walsall
52% (56)
Open schools in WS1
18
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.

Compare with theseAll in WalsallNear WS1

Overview

School type
Free schools alternative provision
Age range
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143750

Location

Address
40 George Street
Postcode
WS1 1RS
Town
Walsall
Local authority
Walsall

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
62
Boys / girls
42 / 20
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
62 / 120 (52%)
Free school meals
64.3%
FSM pupils
36
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: THE MERCIAN TRUST
Academy trust
THE MERCIAN TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01922285848
Website
www.theladderschool.org

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