What year groups does Ryecroft School teach?

Ryecroft School teaches children aged 4 to 18. It is a special school in Walsall.

Who is the headteacher of Ryecroft School?

The headteacher of Ryecroft School is Mr Martin Capewell, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Ryecroft School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Ryecroft School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How big is Ryecroft School?

Ryecroft School has 57 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 18.

Is Ryecroft School full?

Ryecroft School has capacity for 60 pupils and 57 on roll (95%), so it is close to full. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Ryecroft School a faith school?

No. Ryecroft School has no designated religious character.

Does Ryecroft School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Ryecroft School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Ryecroft School

Ryecroft School

Kent Street, Walsall, WS2 7AN

Phase: Special schools
School type: Other independent special school
Ages: 4 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Martin Capewell
Religious ethos: None
Constituency: Walsall and Bloxwich
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 60
Pupils on roll: 57
URN: 150913
Local authority: Walsall
Website: School website
Telephone: 01922687381

About this school

Ryecroft School is an independent special school in Walsall. It teaches children aged 4 to 18 and has 57 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Ryecroft School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Ryecroft School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in August 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
Pupils with an EHC plan: 57

Location

Nearby schools

West Midlands Education and Skills
Special schools

0.6 miles
Castle School
Special schools · Walsall

0.9 miles
Emmanuel School
Independent schools · Walsall

0.9 miles
Phoenix Academy
Academies · Walsall

0.9 miles
Hydesville Tower School
Independent schools

1.0 miles

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Old Hall School Special schools
Phoenix Academy Academies
The Ladder School Free Schools
Alumwell Nursery School Nursery

Common questions

What year groups does Ryecroft School teach?: Ryecroft School teaches children aged 4 to 18. It is a special school in Walsall.
Who is the headteacher of Ryecroft School?: The headteacher of Ryecroft School is Mr Martin Capewell, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Ryecroft School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Ryecroft School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How big is Ryecroft School?: Ryecroft School has 57 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 18.
Is Ryecroft School full?: Ryecroft School has capacity for 60 pupils and 57 on roll (95%), so it is close to full. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Ryecroft School a faith school?: No. Ryecroft School has no designated religious character.
Does Ryecroft School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Ryecroft School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.