Mary Elliot Academy is a not applicable school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable 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.
Mary Elliot Academy currently has around 142 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.6% boys and 25.4% girls. Around 53.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.1%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7NR |
| Website: | https://mary-elliot.thrive.ac/ |
| Telephone: | 01922490190 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rebecca Davies |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149678 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 140 |
| Number of Pupils: | 142 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 36 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.10% | 64 |
| Pakistani | 16.20% | 23 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.50% | 12 |
| Indian | 6.30% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.90% | 7 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 5 |
| African | 3.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lane Infant School Bloxwich Lane , Leamore WS2 7JT | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherton Lane Junior School Bloxwich Lane , Leamore WS2 7JT | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherton Primary School Bloxwich Lane , WS2 7JT | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Busill Jones Primary School Ashley Road , Bloxwich WS3 2QF | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Busill Jones Primary School Ashley Road , Bloxwich WS3 2QF | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 300 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country UTC Vernon Way , WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,682 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneyd Community School Vernon Way , Sneyd Lane WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy 60 Thomas Street , Aston B6 4TN | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.