The Ladder School
40 George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS
OPENAGES 13-18MIXEDOFSTED · GOOD
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TypeFree schools alternative provision
HeadMs Hannah Shepherd
Local authorityWalsall
Pupils on roll62
RegionWest Midlands
Capacity120
ConstituencyWalsall and Bloxwich
WardSt Matthew's
Religious characterNone
Opened11-01-2019
GenderMixed
PostcodeWS1 1RS
URN143750
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2023-07-03
G
Overall effectiveness
G
Quality of education
G
Behaviour & attitudes
G
Personal development
G
Leadership & management
G
Sixth form
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
Trust
Member of THE MERCIAN TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 11/01/2019. Incorporated at Companies House as 07611347 → ltds.uk ↗
Governing body · 17 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nicholas DeanChair of Local Governing Body | 1 Apr 2025 | 7 Sep 2028 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Nicola WaltersChair of Local Governing Body | 2 Oct 2023 | 31 Mar 2025 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Miss Keosha BlackwoodLocal Governor | 20 Jan 2025 | 4 Sep 2025 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Gillian BootLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 8 Oct 2026 | 1y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Ruth BryantLocal Governor | 15 Sep 2023 | 12 Jan 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mr Nicholas DeanLocal Governor | 10 Sep 2024 | 31 Mar 2025 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Ms Brendalyn HeavenLocal Governor | 3 Apr 2025 | 16 Mar 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Ms Rachael Heitzman-GreenLocal Governor | 4 Oct 2023 | 3 Oct 2027 | 3y | ACTIVE |
| Ms Samantha HostenLocal Governor | 26 Jun 2026 | 28 Jun 2030 | 4m | ACTIVE |
| Mr David MilneLocal Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School | 1 Jan 2018 | 9y | ||
| Dr Idris MohammedLocal Governor | 21 Nov 2023 | 31 Aug 2025 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Monica ServiceLocal Governor | 12 Nov 2025 | 11 Nov 2029 | 12m | ACTIVE |
| Ms Hannah ShepherdLocal Governor | 1 Oct 2025 | 1y | ||
| Mr Adam VirgoLocal Governor | 16 Dec 2025 | 15 Nov 2029 | 11m | ACTIVE |
| Ms Kay WestonLocal Governor | 4 Oct 2023 | 18 Sep 2025 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Ruth WilliamsLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2024 | 31 Aug 2025 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Ms Charlotte WoodLocal Governor | 29 Jun 2026 | 28 Jun 2030 | 4m | ACTIVE |