Aldridge School - A Science College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Tynings Lane Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 0BG |
| Phone | 01922743988 |
| Reference Number | 137974 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1585 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.16%
Girls: 49.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 128 | 152 | 280 |
| 8 | 153 | 130 | 283 |
| 9 | 140 | 137 | 277 |
| 10 | 141 | 123 | 264 |
| 11 | 129 | 142 | 271 |
| 12 | 62 | 54 | 116 |
| 13 | 42 | 52 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% |
| African | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2022-07-18 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-25 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 18 July 2022 |
| 2017-02-08 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 16 March 2017 |
| 2012-11-21 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 12 December 2012 |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 15 August 2012 |
| 2012-05-09 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 25 May 2012 |
| Previously as Aldridge School - A Science College | |
| 2010-11-17 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 09 December 2010 |
| 2008-04-16 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 09 May 2008 |
| 2004-09-27 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 09 December 2004 |
| 2010-11-17 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 09 December 2010 |
| 2008-04-16 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 09 May 2008 |
| 2004-09-27 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 09 December 2004 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Whetstone Field Primary School
Beaufort Way, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0HJ |
0.38 miles |
|
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Weston Crescent, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0HA |
0.47 miles |
|
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
The Green, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8NH |
0.74 miles |
|
Leighswood School
Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8HZ |
1.04 miles |
|
Radleys Primary School
Kings Road, Rushall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1JJ |
1.23 miles |
|
Greenfield Primary School
Coalheath Lane, Shelfield, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1PL |
1.73 miles |
|
Blackwood School
Blackwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3PH |
1.75 miles |
|
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Mill Road, Shelfield, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1RH |
1.78 miles |
|
Rushall Primary School
Pelsall Lane, Rushall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1NQ |
1.84 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
Blackwood Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3PL |
1.93 miles |
|
Castlefort Academy
Castlefort Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9JP |
2.02 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Primary School
Brook Lane, Walsall Wood, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9NA |
2.03 miles |
|
Chuckery Primary School
Lincoln Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2DZ |
2.06 miles |
|
Park Hall Junior Academy
Park Hall Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 3HF |
2.15 miles |
|
Park Hall Infant Academy
Park Hall Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 3HF |
2.17 miles |
|
Butts Primary School
Butts Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AH |
2.21 miles |
|
Manor Primary School
Briar Avenue, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3HX |
2.22 miles |
|
Mayfield Preparatory School
|
2.23 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Dartmouth Avenue, Coalpool, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 1SP |
2.23 miles |
|
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy
Harden Road, Coalpool, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 1RQ |
2.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RN |
0.59 miles |
|
Elmwood School
King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1EG |
1.59 miles |
|
Hydesville Tower School
25, Broadway North, Walsall, W. Midlands, WS1 2QG |
2 miles |
|
Oakwood School
Druids Walk, Walsall Wood, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9JS |
2.07 miles |
|
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Broad Way, High Heath, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1BW |
2.07 miles |
|
Queen Mary's High School
Upper Forster Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AE |
2.19 miles |
|
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG |
2.22 miles |
|
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND |
2.41 miles |
|
Walsall College
WISEMORE CAMPUS, LITTLETON STREET WEST, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8ES |
2.47 miles |
|
Barr Beacon School
Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF |
2.47 miles |
|
Ryecroft School
Kent Street, Walsall, WS2 7AN |
2.55 miles |
|
Shire Oak Academy
Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9PA |
2.57 miles |
|
Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1RL |
2.6 miles |
|
West Midlands Education and Skills
Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
2.61 miles |
|
The Streetly Academy
Queslett Road East, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2EX |
2.66 miles |
|
Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR |
3.04 miles |
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Abu Bakr Boys School
154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 4JJ |
3.16 miles |
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Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
154- 160 Wednesbury Road, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JJ |
3.16 miles |
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Cherry Tree School
72 Queen Mary Street, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AB |
3.18 miles |
|
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD |
3.22 miles |