Joseph Leckie Academy
Walsall, WS5 4PG · Walsall · secondary school
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11th of 19 secondary schools in Walsall we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 262 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.9 · 27 | 30% | 0.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.11 · 58 | 25% | 1.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.9 · 34 | 10% | 0.33 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Joseph Leckie Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.11 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,524 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,414. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Joseph Leckie Academy
Overview
Joseph Leckie Academy is described as a school where leaders are "ambitious for all pupils" and inclusion sits at the "heart of daily practice." The report highlights a "calm and orderly" environment with "warm, respectful" relationships, noting that pupils feel "settled, safe and ready to learn." While inclusion and personal development are rated at a "strong standard," other areas meet the "expected standard," with specific recommendations for improvement in assessment consistency and attendance.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with leaders being "relentless in their drive to ensure that their needs are met" for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Personal development and wellbeing are also at a "strong standard," with pupils demonstrating "kindness and empathy" and a secure understanding of safety issues.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and relevant," with teachers possessing "secure" subject knowledge and using specialist vocabulary to aid retention.
- Sixth-form provision is praised for its "bespoke study programme" and extensive external links, ensuring students are "prepared well for their next stages."
- Staff feel "well supported" by "visible and approachable senior leaders," contributing to a positive culture of professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff apply agreed approaches to assessment consistently so teachers can "check what pupils have understood and remembered" and adapt teaching accordingly.
- Leaders should continue to improve attendance for all pupils, particularly disadvantaged students, by ensuring strategies have a "sustained impact over time."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.7 |
| 2024/25 | 42.4 |
| 2025/26 | 42.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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