The Ladder School Catchment Area
The Ladder School is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 13-18, with 44 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
13-18
Age range
44
Pupils
120
Capacity
37%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Ladder School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Ladder School?
The catchment area for The Ladder School is the geographic zone Walsall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Walsall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Ladder School is set by Walsall and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Walsall catchment area documents →The Ladder School: 120 places, 37% filled: places available
The Ladder School has a published admission number of 120 places. 44 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 37%. At 37% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 76.7% of pupils at The Ladder School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Walsall.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Walsall publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Walsall Council school admissions (official) →
The Ladder School: School Information
- Full address
- 40 George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 13-18 years
- Free school meals
- 76.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143750
Other Not applicable Schools in Walsall
If The Ladder School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.
Castle School Catchment Area
Community special school · WS3 2ED
Jane Lane School Catchment Area
Community special school · WS2 0JH
Old Hall School Catchment Area
Community special school · WS2 7LU
Emmanuel School Catchment Area
Other independent school · WS2 8PR
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy Catchment Area
Other independent school · WS1 4JJ
Abu Bakr Boys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · WS1 4JJ
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Ladder School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Ladder School
What is the catchment area for The Ladder School? ▾
The catchment area for The Ladder School is the geographic zone Walsall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Walsall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Ladder School oversubscribed? ▾
The Ladder School has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 44 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Walsall.
What is the admissions policy for The Ladder School? ▾
Admission to The Ladder School is managed by Walsall. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Ladder School cover? ▾
The Ladder School is a not applicable school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 13-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Ladder School? ▾
The Ladder School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.