Studio School and Sixth is a unique school that offers high-quality academic and vocational curriculum to 14–19-year-olds across the Black Country.
Our industry-standard qualifications and expert teachers will prepare you for a successful career in the creative sector.
Get the edge on the competition by specialising early and studying the subjects that you are passionate about. You can start in Year 10 and stay with us for a four-year journey, or stay at your current school and join us for Sixth Form in Year 12.
Here are six great reasons to join us (with the evidence you need to make this important decision)…
We are experts in our vocational specialisms. Our students leave us with the highest standard of qualifications in the subjects they care most about.
Check the facts for yourself on our results page.
In Years 10 and 11 our students receive an additional 234 hours over two years to deepen their knowledge and skills in the specialist options that they choose to study.
Take a look at our Start in 2024 booklet to see our approach.
Our students engage with real-life industry projects to bring their learning to life. No more dry learning from text books, this is the real deal.
Watch the short film, created by our students, that is currently showing on National TV.
We have been consistently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted since we opened 10 years ago. This is no mean feat, lots of specialist schools have struggled with offering a great blend of engaging courses and high-quality traditional education. We are proud of our academic rigour and quality-first teaching across all subjects.
Read our Ofsted reports to check that we are doing it right.
Our students leave us to achieve amazing things. From Degree Apprenticeships, to traditional academic degrees at top universities, to conservatoires and drama schools, our students continue to follow their passions long after they leave Studio School & Sixth.
You can find out more about some our former students on our Alumni page.
Being a much smaller school (of only 300 students in total), we really get to know our students as individuals. Our staff and students are diverse in nature, but united in purpose. You’ll flourish in our learning community, whatever your lived experiences.
Find our more about our progressive approach on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page.
You can apply online now really easily. Just click the button for the Year group you are looking for.
Before you do so, you probably have some questions. Take a look at our handy Questions you might have page.
Still need more information before you apply? No problem, get in touch today – we’re here to help you and won’t make any false promises.
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Walsall Studio School,
The Goldmine Centre,
14a Lower Hall Lane,
Walsall, West Midlands,
WS1 1RL
T: 01922 211292
F: 01922 621984
E: info@studioschoolandsixth.org
Walsall Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share in this commitment.
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Walsall Studio School (operating as Studio School & Sixth) is part of The Mercian Trust | Registered Office: The Mercian Trust, Mercian House, Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG | Registered in England and Wales No: 07611347