Old Hall School is a not applicable school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community special school 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.
Old Hall School currently has around 109 pupils on roll, which is about 136% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.7% boys and 30.3% girls. Around 64.2% 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 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 15.6%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bentley Lane, Walsall, WS2 7LU |
| Website: | http://www.old-hall.walsall.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01902368045 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Ball |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104274 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 80 |
| Number of Pupils: | 109 |
| Number of Boys: | 76 |
| Number of Girls: | 33 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.80% | 51 |
| Pakistani | 15.60% | 17 |
| African | 9.20% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 5.50% | 6 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.70% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Primary School Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Infant School Pineneedle Croft , WV12 4BU | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Junior School Pineneedle Croft , WV12 4BU | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 243 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Arts and Community School Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 730 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.