The Ladder School
URN: 143750 • Walsall WS1 1RS
Overview
- Name
- The Ladder School
- URN
- 143750
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 43.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Williams (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01922285848
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 40 George Street, Walsall WS1 1RS
Summary
The Ladder School is a Free School Alternative Provision located in Walsall, designed to support students who may not thrive in mainstream education. With a current enrolment of 44 pupils and a capacity of 64, the school provides a safe and structured environment aimed at fostering individual growth and self-worth. The school operates on a commissioning basis, meaning that placements are arranged through local schools or authorities.
The school's mission is to deliver high-quality education through outstanding teaching and consistent support, helping students to achieve their potential. The Ladder School focuses on developing essential life skills alongside academic learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges.
Community engagement is a priority, with regular communication through newsletters to keep parents and carers informed. The school is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere where every student can succeed, reflecting its ethos of care and support within the local context of Walsall. For more information, parents can visit their website or contact the school directly.
The school's mission is to deliver high-quality education through outstanding teaching and consistent support, helping students to achieve their potential. The Ladder School focuses on developing essential life skills alongside academic learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges.
Community engagement is a priority, with regular communication through newsletters to keep parents and carers informed. The school is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere where every student can succeed, reflecting its ethos of care and support within the local context of Walsall. For more information, parents can visit their website or contact the school directly.
Useful links
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Long Term Planning – English Language Yr 11 (download)
- Long Term Planning – English (download)
- Long Term Planning – Maths (download)
- Long Term Planning – Science (download)
- Long Term Planning – Spanish (download)
- KS4 Results (download)
- KS5 Results (download)
- Bursary Fund Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Oakwood School (80.9)
- Castle School (75.8)
- Jane Lane School (63.8)
- Phoenix Primary EBD School (60.2)
- Old Hall School (58.6)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 64
- Pupils
- 44
- Boys
- 26
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 76.70
- Open date
- 2019-01-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 44 | 26 | 18 | 64 | 76.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 64 | 45.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 64 | 50.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 64 | 50.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 50.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 100.00 |
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