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The Ladder School
Walsall·Not applicable·West Midlands·Free schools alternative provision·WS1 1RS
URN: 143750GoodOfsted published 13 Sept 2023
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Academic outcomes
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Compare with The Ladder SchoolSchool information
| URN | 143750 |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools alternative provision |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Headteacher | Hannah Shepherd |
| Trust | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | WS1 1RS |
| Pupils | 44 |
| FSM eligible | 76.7% |
Contact and identifiers
40 George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS
www.theladderschool.orgView local authority page1922285848| DfE number | 1105 |
| UKPRN | 10082419 |
| Opened | 11 Jan 2019 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 13 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Publication date | 13 Sept 2023 |