Located in Walsall, Joseph Leckie Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Joseph Leckie Academy currently has around 1520 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 51.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 28.4%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 22.9% , followed by indian at 11.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 59% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Walstead Road West, Walsall, WS5 4PG
Website: http://www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk/
Telephone: 01922721071
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Walsall
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andrew McNaughton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137830

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/10/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1414
Number of Pupils: 1520
Number of Boys: 756
Number of Girls: 764

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 30.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani28.40%432
Bangladeshi22.90%348
Indian11.30%171
White British10.50%159
African6.60%100
Other Asian5.00%76
Other White4.00%61
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%41
White and Asian2.00%30
Other Mixed1.80%27
Caribbean1.30%20
White and Black Caribbean0.90%14
White and Black African0.90%14
Other Black0.70%11
Gypsy/Roma0.50%8
Unclassified0.50%7
Irish0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.08)
Of the 234 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 192 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.08
Town average
-0.13
Local authority average
0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
34%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
30%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
32%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
53%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
42.3
Town average
46.0
Local authority average
51.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.5
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN
4out of 4 246 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alumwell Nursery School
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP
4out of 4 3,164 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Delves Infant School
Botany Road , Delves WS5 4PU
- not rated 879 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Delves Junior School
Bell Lane , Delves WS5 4PU
- not rated 879 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Delves Infant School
Botany Road , Delves WS5 4PU
4out of 4 879 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Delves Junior School
Bell Lane , Delves WS5 4PU
3out of 4 879 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Whitehall Nursery and Infant School
West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS
- not rated 885 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Joseph Leckie Community Technology College
Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Joseph Leckie Academy
Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manor Foundation Business, Enterprise & Sports College
Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS
- not rated 1,389 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU
3out of 4 1,665 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wood Green High School College of Sport, Maths and Computing
Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU
- not rated 1,665 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walsall College
Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES
- not rated 2,936 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abu Bakr Boys School
154-156 Wednesbury Road , WS1 4JJ
- not rated 714 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Palfrey Girls School
72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB
- not rated 720 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Cherry Tree School
72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB
- not rated 770 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Homeschool
49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB
- not rated 1,228 yd Other independent special school Yes Mixed More About School
High Point Academy
Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS
3out of 4 1,389 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.