Emmanuel School, Walsall
Emmanuel School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Walsall. It has a Christian/Evangelical religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Emmanuel School in detail
Emmanuel School in its own words
In its own words: "Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” John 14 v 6 Recognise their abilities, gifts and passions and are encouraged to develop them fully Go out and make a positive difference in the communities in which they live, work, worship and play."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great privilege, as Head Teacher, to welcome you to Emmanuel School. The school started 30 years ago and, in that time, a lot has changed in the world and that is very true in education, perhaps especially for the independent sector."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Emmanuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Emmanuel School are Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (0.8 miles, Inadequate); Hydesville Tower School (1.1 miles); Abu Bakr Boys School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement); and Mayfield Preparatory School (1.3 miles).
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan AcademyHydesville Tower SchoolAbu Bakr Boys SchoolMayfield Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (7.8%) received SEN support and 6 (7.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hollyhedge Lane (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Emmanuel School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 722 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Walsall (297), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 10 March 2021, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
30 June 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
11 December 2024
Routine Inspection
5 March 2024
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Emmanuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Emmanuel School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Emmanuel School.
- KIDZ HUB440m away · Not yet graded
- Explore Learning Walsall820m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 63
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 58 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
77 pupils
150 places
73 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Walsall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Walsall
Across Walsall council
Places available
4,069
Applications
3,782
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
94.0%
All secondary applications across Walsall council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
77
Total Pupils
38
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Emmanuel School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Emmanuel School
What are GCSE results like at Emmanuel School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Emmanuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Emmanuel School last inspected?
Emmanuel School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2025.
How many pupils go to Emmanuel School?
Emmanuel School has around 77 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Emmanuel School?
Emmanuel School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Emmanuel School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Emmanuel School: KIDZ HUB (440m away, registered, not yet graded) and Explore Learning Walsall (820m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Emmanuel School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 58 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Emmanuel School?
Emmanuel School is at Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)