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Joseph Leckie Academy
Goodgraded 12/10/2021Ages 11–181,520 pupils
Joseph Leckie Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Walsall. The school has around 1,520 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/10/2021, Joseph Leckie Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Walsall can view Joseph Leckie Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 842.4
England avg 45.1 · was 43.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
England avg 45% · was 42% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry50%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.79
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.1
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.7
AAB or better3%
Retention97%
Value added+0.07
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake52.3%
Free school meals52.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language70.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.6%
Attendance90.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence30.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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