The Ladder School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Ladder School
Address: 40 George Street
Town/City: Walsall
Postcode: WS1 1RS
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01922 285848
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 13-18
Type: Free schools alternative provision
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: The Mercian Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Hannah Shepherd
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 62 (68% boys & 32% girls)
Enrollment: 52% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 64.3%

Location and administration

URN: 143750
DfE Number: 335/1105
UKPRN: 10082419
UPRN: 10095683630
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Walsall (E08000030)
Constituency: Walsall and Bloxwich (E14001562)
Electoral Ward: St Matthew's (E05016450)

Easting & Northing: 401287E, 298233N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 34' 57.16" N 1° 58' 56.3" W
Plus Code: 9C4WH2M9+23

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Walsall Studio School (0.1km)
  2. Blue Coat Church of England Academy (0.5km)
  3. Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School (0.5km)
  4. Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School (0.6km)
  5. Caldmore Primary Academy (0.6km)
  6. Walsall College (0.8km)
  7. West Midlands Education and Skills (0.9km)
  8. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall (0.9km)
  9. Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (0.9km)
  10. Chuckery Primary School (0.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Governors

  • Mrs Gillian Boot - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2026.
  • Mrs Ruth Bryant - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2026.
  • Mr Nicholas Charles Dean - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 September 2028.
  • Ms Brendalyn Heaven - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Ms Rachael Heitzman-Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Ms Samantha Hosten - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 June 2030.
  • Mr David Milne - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 January 2018.
  • Monica Service - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Ms Hannah Shepherd - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Adam Virgo - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 November 2029.
  • Ms Charlotte Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 June 2030.