New Leaf School

Alternative provision
Academy
Ages 5 to 16

Ofsted: Inadequate

Stroud Avenue, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

New Leaf School is an alternative provision school in Walsall for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Inadequate, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 15 November 2023

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

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Pupil numbers and mix

20 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals85%

85%, 58.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5%

5%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support80%

80%, 65.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5%

5%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near New Leaf School

School	Distance	Ofsted
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)	1 mile	Ofsted: Good
The Ladder School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good
Sandwell Community School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Kairos Academy (KS3)	4 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Kairos Academy (KS4)	4 miles	Ofsted: Inadequate

School details

School type: Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE MERCIAN TRUST
Age range: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Ms Claire Fairburn
Phone: 01922716900
Website: newleaf.walsall.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Stroud Avenue, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4EG
Local authority: Walsall
URN: 151297

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.