The Ladder School
The Ladder School is a special or alternative provision school (Free schools alternative provision), ages 13–18, in Walsall, WS1, in the Walsall council area. It has 62 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023): Good.
Admissions
Walsall council's admissions figures aren't loaded yet.
Ofsted
Good — inspected 3 July 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
This school’s term and holiday dates, INSET days where known, and a calendar you can subscribe to, on TermMinder.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 62 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 59.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 65.91% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 34.09% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.