Elmwood School, Walsall

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pleasure that I can introduce myself as the Headteacher of Elmwood School. Throughout my journey as a senior leader within this school I can honestly say that the staff, pupils, parents and professionals work tirelessly together to achieve the same common goal for our pupils to be the “best version of themselves”."

The nearest other special schools to Elmwood School are Ryecroft School (1.1 miles); West Midlands Education and Skills (1.5 miles, Good); Phoenix Academy (1.7 miles, Good); and Castle School (1.7 miles, Outstanding).

Elmwood School is one of 9 schools run by Matrix Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 64% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 46% to a further education college and 9% to an apprenticeship.

70.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (7%).

Almost every pupil at Elmwood School has an education, health and care plan (85 of 85 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Elmwood School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Station Road (after), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 170 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Walsall (297).