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Aldridge School - A Science College

Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.3%
Basics 9-5
39.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.646.4
2023/2444.946.4
2024/2544.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.110.00
2023/24-0.280.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
53.1%
EBacc APS
4.13
EBacc 9-5
24.0%
EBacc 9-4
37.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.55
A*-A Grades
10.0%
A*-B Grades
32.1%
AAB+ %
7.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 102 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Good
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2.56 km away · Academy special converter
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3.21 km away · Other independent school
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
3.33 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Queen Mary's High School
3.52 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About Aldridge School - A Science College

Aldridge School - A Science College is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. The school has around 1,585 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Tynings Lane, Walsall, WS9 0BG | More schools in Walsall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Aldridge School - A Science College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Aldridge School - A Science College

What is Aldridge School - A Science College's Ofsted rating?
Aldridge School - A Science College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Aldridge School - A Science College's latest exam results?
Aldridge School - A Science College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Aldridge School - A Science College located?
Aldridge School - A Science College is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall (WS9 0BG).
How many pupils attend Aldridge School - A Science College?
Aldridge School - A Science College has around 1,585 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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