Elmwood School

Special
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Elmwood School is a special school in Walsall for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

85 pupils on roll, with places for 67

Eligible for free school meals70.6%

70.6%, 44.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Elmwood School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ryecroft School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
West Midlands Education and Skills	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Phoenix Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	6% met the expected standard
Castle School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	0% met the expected standard
Oakwood School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Lee Cross
Phone: 01922721081
Website: elmwood-school.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1EG
Local authority: Walsall
URN: 151657

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.