What year groups does Elmwood School teach?

Elmwood School teaches children aged 11 to 16. It is a special school in Walsall.

Who is the headteacher of Elmwood School?

The headteacher of Elmwood School is Mr Lee Cross, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Elmwood School last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Elmwood School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Elmwood School?

Elmwood School has 85 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 16.

Is Elmwood School full?

Elmwood School has capacity for 67 pupils and 85 on roll (127%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Elmwood School a faith school?

No. Elmwood School has no designated religious character.

Who runs Elmwood School?

Elmwood School is part of MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What SEN provision does Elmwood School have?

The schools register lists Elmwood School's special educational needs provision as: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.

Does Elmwood 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 Elmwood School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Elmwood School

King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1EG

Phase: Academies
School type: Academy special converter
Ages: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Trust: MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Mr Lee Cross
Sponsor: Matrix Academy Trust
SEN provision: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Constituency: Aldridge-Brownhills
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 67
Pupils on roll: 85
URN: 151657
Local authority: Walsall
Website: School website
Telephone: 01922721081

About this school

Elmwood School is a special academy in Walsall. It teaches children aged 11 to 16 and has 85 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 21 September 2022 · report published 10 November 2022

Good

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Elmwood School (URN 135461).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Location

Nearby schools

Ryecroft School
Special schools · Walsall

1.1 miles
Hydesville Tower School
Independent schools

1.2 miles
West Midlands Education and Skills
Special schools

1.5 miles
Phoenix Academy
Academies · Walsall

1.7 miles
Castle School
Special schools · Walsall

1.7 miles

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Ryecroft School Special schools
The Ladder School Free Schools
Alumwell Nursery School Nursery

Common questions

What year groups does Elmwood School teach?: Elmwood School teaches children aged 11 to 16. It is a special school in Walsall.
Who is the headteacher of Elmwood School?: The headteacher of Elmwood School is Mr Lee Cross, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Elmwood School last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Elmwood School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Elmwood School?: Elmwood School has 85 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 16.
Is Elmwood School full?: Elmwood School has capacity for 67 pupils and 85 on roll (127%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Elmwood School a faith school?: No. Elmwood School has no designated religious character.
Who runs Elmwood School?: Elmwood School is part of MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What SEN provision does Elmwood School have?: The schools register lists Elmwood School's special educational needs provision as: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.
Does Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 10 July 2026.