Emmanuel School

Pupils with SEND reportedly make good progress due to specialist support and adjustments by teachers.

““Pupils who have SEND make good progress from their starting points as a result of effective support given by specialist staff, and the careful adjustments of teachers in lessons.””

SEN support is included among the school's examples of Level 2 early help.

“- SEN support”

The school works with police and children's services to identify and support pupils who have experienced domestic violence at home.

“At Emmanuel School we are working in partnership with West Midlands Police and Walsall Children’s Services to identify and provide appropriate support to pupils who have experienced domestic violence in their household; this scheme is called Operation Encompass.”

The school states a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

“Emmanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

Over the last three years, 32% of GCSE grades were 7 or above, while 64% of pupils achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including mathematics and English Language.

“We are consistently near the top of GCSE league tables for the non-academically selective schools in the borough and are delighted that in the last 3 years, 32% of all our GCSE grades have been at 7 and above with 64% of pupils obtaining at least 5 GCSEs at 5 and above including Maths and English Language (both comfortably above national averages).”

The school says its small pupil numbers create a family atmosphere.

“Our small numbers give a family atmosphere and allow our committed, Christian staff team to walk alongside our pupils through their time in the school.”

A curriculum-integrated careers programme works with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce and an impartial careers guidance team.

“Our academic curriculum is supplemented by our careers programme that is woven into the curriculum. We work closely with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce and the Impartial Advice and Guidance Careers team.”

Enrichment includes trips, off-site visits, external speakers, themed enrichment periods, charitable links and service.

“These activities include trips, off-site visits, external speakers, enrichment days or weeks (e.g. enterprise week) etc. Charitable links and service are also part of our enrichment opportunities.”

The school states that it has high expectations for every pupil.

“We have high expectations for ALL of our pupils.”

The curriculum promotes fundamental British values and is adapted to all pupils' needs and abilities.

“We provide a curriculum that is broad and balanced, promotes fundamental British values and is tailored to the needs and abilities of ALL pupils.”

The school provides education only to pupils aged 3 to 16, so this page does not evidence sixth-form provision.

“We provide Christian education to pupils aged 3 to 16.”

The school accepts any child whose parents support its faith basis, vision and ethos and complete its application procedure.

“The school is happy to admit any child whose parents support the basis of faith, vision and ethos of the school and fulfil the school’s application procedure.”

The school reports a consistently zero percentage of pupils not in education, employment or training.

“Our Not in Education, Employment or Training figure is consistently 0%.”

The curriculum is intended to prepare pupils for their next stage of education and employment.

“Through our curriculum, we ensure that our pupils are prepared for the next stage of their education and employment.”

The school reports being near the top of local GCSE league tables among non-academically selective schools.

“We are consistently near the top of GCSE league tables for the non-academically selective schools in the borough and are delighted that in the last 3 years, 32% of all our GCSE grades have been at 7 and above with 64% of pupils obtaining at least 5 GCSEs at 5 and above including Maths and English Language (both comfortably above national averages).”

The school publishes GCSE results covering the last few years.

“These are our GCSE results for the last few years.”