Walsall Studio School
URN: 139789 • Walsall WS1 1RL
Overview
- Name
- Walsall Studio School
- URN
- 139789
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Krissi Carter (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01922211292
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 14a Lower Hall Lane, Walsall WS1 1RL
Summary
Walsall Studio School, located in Walsall, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 185 students and a capacity of 300. The school operates under the Mercian Trust and offers a unique studio school model that focuses on creative pathways in subjects such as Performing Arts, Music, and Content Creation, alongside core subjects like Maths, English, and Science. This approach aims to equip students with practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge.
The school emphasizes personal development through its curriculum, which includes compulsory studies in PSHE and opportunities for students to engage in creative projects. Walsall Studio School also provides a supportive environment for students with additional needs, including those eligible for Pupil Premium.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering partnerships that enhance learning experiences. With a commitment to mental health and wellbeing, the school prioritizes pastoral support to ensure students thrive both academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The school emphasizes personal development through its curriculum, which includes compulsory studies in PSHE and opportunities for students to engage in creative projects. Walsall Studio School also provides a supportive environment for students with additional needs, including those eligible for Pupil Premium.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering partnerships that enhance learning experiences. With a commitment to mental health and wellbeing, the school prioritizes pastoral support to ensure students thrive both academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
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- Policies (other)
- Term Dates Academic Year 2025-2026 (other)
- Term Dates Academic Year 2024-2025 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (79.5)
- Queen Mary's High School (72.5)
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (70.2)
- Queen Mary's High School (70.2)
- Barr Beacon School (69.1)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 185
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 131
- FSM %
- 41.50
- Open date
- 2013-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 185 | 54 | 131 | 300 | 41.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 179 | 49 | 130 | 300 | 39.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 260 | 88 | 172 | 300 | 36.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 260 | 88 | 172 | 300 | 36.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 253 | 97 | 156 | 300 | 38.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 265 | 99 | 166 | 300 | 35.70 |
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