Abu Bakr Boys School
Other · Other independent school · Ages 11–16 · Walsall
Abu Bakr Boys School is an other school in Walsall for ages 11–16 (other independent school).
Key facts
- Address
- 154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 4JJ
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Walsall
- Pupils on roll
- 75 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “However, Abu Bakr Boys School provides a welcoming environment, where pupils feel safe and cared for.”
- “The school’s Islamic ethos promotes a strong culture of respect across the community.”
- “Staff and pupils usually maintain positive relationships with one another.”
To improve
- “Pupils’ experiences in lessons are inconsistent and they do not learn as well as they could.”
- “Too many lessons are taught by cover teachers without subject expertise.”
- “Leaders do not identify pupils’ individual needs effectively, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 40.8 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Walsall.
- Cherry Tree School 0.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Ladder School 0.8 mi Good
- Bescot Hall 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Mayfield Preparatory School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Emmanuel School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- West Midlands Education and Skills 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hydesville Tower School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade