Mary Elliot Academy is a sixth form special school in Walsall, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 142 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.9%, 45% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.4%.
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Mary Elliot Academy has an overall absence rate of 13.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Mary Elliot Academy is 10.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Mary Elliot Academy has 142 pupils on roll.
45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Mary Elliot Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Mary Elliot Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Mary Elliot Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
231/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
106/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.6
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bloxwich Rail Station
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Walsall area
This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.