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Aldridge School - A Science College
Goodgraded 26/05/2022Ages 11–181,585 pupilsFaithNone
Aldridge School - A Science College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Walsall. The school has around 1,585 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/05/2022, Aldridge School - A Science College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Walsall can view Aldridge School - A Science College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 26/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 845.2
England avg 45.1 · was 44.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 41% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry53%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.16
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)28.6
A-level grade (best 3)30.1
APS best 3: 30.1
AAB or better7%
Retention98%
Value added-0.22
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake27.9%
Free school meals27.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Walsall
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