Abu Bakr Boys School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 154-156 Wednesbury Road Walsall WS1 4JJ |
| Phone | 01922333786 |
| Reference Number | 135483 |
Abu Bakr Boys School has made significant progress since the last inspection in February 2024, where it was found to require improvement in the quality of education and leadership. The inspection confirmed that the school now meets all independent school standards that were checked, indicating overall positive outcomes for the pupils. The curriculum has been restructured, providing clarity on the key knowledge and skills needed, and assessments have become more effective, ensuring students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are well supported. As a result, pupils achieve strong outcomes when they leave the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 65 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 01 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Mar 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Sep 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 09 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Nov 2014 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Curriculum is clearly structured with a focus on key knowledge and skills.
- Effective adaptations in teaching for pupils with SEND.
- Strong safeguarding culture and high levels of staff vigilance.
- Good quality of pupils' work and pride in their learning.
- Well-chosen resources supporting learning.
- Collaboration with primary colleagues enhances early reading support.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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