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Elmwood School
- Secondary
- Walsall WS4 1EG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from academic studies, high-quality outdoor learning, careers education and personal development opportunities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well in class and around the school; low-level disruption in lessons is uncommon.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have secure subject knowledge and use this to help pupils know more and remember more.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use assessment well to adapt their teaching and shape the curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils receive high-quality careers guidance with meaningful opportunities to encounter the world of work.
Communication: Leaders communicate an ambitious vision based on improvement and positive engagement with staff and parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff promote equality and diversity effectively; pupils are confident that staff will help them to quickly resolve any concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are committed to providing a high-quality education for all and have improved governance since the last inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff do not consider bullying to be an issue; the school promotes a culture of vigilance and support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand fundamental British values and learn how they can contribute positively to society.
Extracurricular Offerings: High-quality outdoor learning supplements classroom learning.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive high-quality careers guidance and preparation for post-16 education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The curriculum is well planned and ambitious for all, helping every pupil succeed.
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About Us
Elmwood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 72 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Elmwood School, everyone. We are a special school for kids with social, emotional, and mental health issues, ages 11 to 16. The school seeks to provide a joyful, secure, and specialised environment where staff, students, and their families are treated with dignity and respect in the centre of the Walsall Community. Elmwood provides a supportive environment with high expectations for each student's performance, allowing students to reach their greatest potential. We put a lot of effort into giving students an education that is comprehensive, balanced, and pertinent to their requirements. All employees respect each person's individuality and rise to the challenge of special needs by being knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding. Our goal is to educate students for a self-directed journey toward lifelong learning.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 9-25 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 76% | 89.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 65% | 82.68% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 40.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 40.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 2.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 4.18% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.61% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.07% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.32 | 3.25 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 44% | 91.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 33% | 86.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 37.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 43.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 52.62% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.29 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 60% | 92.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 60% | 86.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 34.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 43.43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.16% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.96% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.8% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.44 | 3.33 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.57% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.81% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.05% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 53.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.04% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.12% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.52% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.76% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Elmwood School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1