What Aldridge School does

Aldridge School is a state-funded secondary academy located on Tynings Lane in Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands (WS9 0BG), serving approximately 46 staff and students aged 11-18 across Years 7 through 13. It is governed by The Mercian Trust, a multi-academy trust structured as a company limited by guarantee (Company No. 07611347) and registered in England and Wales. The school delivers the standard UK secondary curriculum plus GCSE and A-Level programmes, supplemented by a Music Scholarship and a Sixth Form Bursary for eligible students.

The school's educational product consists of a core academic curriculum (Years 7-11), a dedicated Sixth Form phase (Years 12-13) with bursary support, SEND provision, careers education including virtual work experience, and a broad extra-curricular programme. It is led by Headteacher Mr B Worth with Mrs H Ford serving as Chair of Governors. Teaching and operations are supported by an integrated third-party digital stack: ClassCharts for homework and behaviour management, Renaissance Accelerated Reader for literacy development, Padlet for curriculum collaboration, AnyFlip for interactive digital prospectuses, Applicaa for online Sixth Form applications, and TicketSource for event ticketing.

As a state-funded academy, Aldridge School operates on a non-commercial revenue model: education is provided free at the point of use, with funding derived from UK government per-pupil allocations routed through The Mercian Trust rather than direct tuition fees. Marketing and admissions are conducted primarily through the school's own website, digital newsletters, downloadable prospectuses, and Ofsted inspection reports as third-party validation. No revenue, financial figures, or pricing for bursary/scholarship awards are publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

Aldridge School

Legal name

The Mercian Trust (A company limited by Guarantee)

Website

https://aldridge.walsall.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aldridge School is a state-funded secondary academy in Walsall, West Midlands, operated by The Mercian Trust, serving students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13 with GCSE, A-Level, SEND, careers, and music scholarship programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE programmes
• Sixth form education
• Academy school
• SEND support

Headquarters

HQ city

Aldridge, Walsall

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aldridge School is a state-funded secondary academy that provides full-time education to students aged 11-18, covering Year 7 through Year 13 (Sixth Form). Its core offering is a comprehensive curriculum leading to GCSE and A-Level qualifications, supplemented by SEND support, careers education, extra-curricular activities, a Music Scholarship, and a Sixth Form Bursary. The school is operated as part of The Mercian Trust multi-academy trust and delivers its services free of charge at the point of use.

Product overview

Aldridge School is a secondary school operated by The Mercian Trust, offering a unified educational programme for students from Year 7 through Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The school provides a comprehensive curriculum with differentiated support through its SEND programme, enriched by extra-curricular activities and a specialist Music Scholarship. Student progress is tracked via ClassCharts for behaviour and homework, while reading development is supported through Renaissance's Accelerated Reader. The Sixth Form operates as a distinct phase with dedicated bursary support, and all students have access to careers guidance, virtual work experience, and remote learning resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curriculum Programme Comprehensive academic curriculum for Years 7-13 covering all core subjects and specialised programmes, structured around Curriculum Approach, Teaching Approach, and Assessment Approach frameworks. For students aged 11-18 enrolled at the school.
• Sixth Form Provision Post-16 education programme for students aged 16-18 offering A-Level qualifications, with dedicated bursary support and transition assistance for new entrants. Applications submitted via Applicaa platform.
• SEND Support Specialised support services for students with special educational needs and disabilities, providing differentiated learning approaches and dedicated assistance throughout their school journey.
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Comprehensive careers programme including PSHCE lessons, labour market information, and virtual work experience opportunities to prepare students for further education and future employment.
• Music Scholarship Scholarship programme for musically talented students, providing opportunities for advanced music education and performance.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Broad range of clubs, activities and enrichment opportunities beyond the standard curriculum to develop student interests and talents.
• Remote Learning Digital learning resources and platforms enabling students to continue their education outside the classroom, including homework management through ClassCharts.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Mercian TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mercian Trust is the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) that governs Aldridge School. The trust operates multiple schools across the region, providing shared governance, resources, and institutional support. Aldridge School is listed as part of The Mercian Trust network, with shared financial information and policies published on the trust's website.
• TicketSourceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketSource is the ticketing platform used by Aldridge School for selling tickets to school events and performances through the trust's ticketing portal.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• E-ACT: A national multi-academy trust operating academies across England. Comparable as a broader UK MAT operating state-funded secondary schools in similar markets.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: A multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies, primarily in the Midlands and East of England. Comparable as a broader UK MAT serving state-funded secondary education in overlapping geographies.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts operating a national network of primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the UK state-funded secondary education market.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: A large UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable as a broader UK MAT serving the state-funded secondary education market.
• Harris Federation: One of the UK's largest multi-academy trusts operating dozens of primary and secondary academies nationwide. Comparable as a broader institutional player in the same UK state-funded secondary education market.

Direct peers

• Queen Mary's Grammar School: A selective secondary school in Walsall serving the same West Midlands catchment as Aldridge School. Directly comparable as a state-funded secondary institution serving 11-18 year olds in the same regional market.
• Shireland Collegiate Academy: An academy in the West Midlands operating a similar secondary and post-16 model. Comparable as a regional state-funded secondary institution with a digital learning emphasis.
• Barr Beacon School: A secondary school in the Aldridge-Bloxwich area serving the same West Midlands catchment. Comparable in age range served and state-funded secondary operating model.
• St Francis of Assisi Catholic College: A secondary school in the Walsall area serving 11-18 year olds. Comparable as a regional secondary school serving the same West Midlands catchment.
• Joseph Leckie Academy: A secondary school located in Walsall offering education to a similar 11-18 age cohort. Directly comparable as a state-funded secondary school serving the same West Midlands region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aldridge-school

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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