Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Walsall Studio School

14a Lower Hall Lane, Walsall, WS1 1RL
Part of: WALSALL STUDIO SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
185 Pupils
300 Capacity
14–19 Age Range
41.50% FSM %
54 Boys
131 Girls
About Walsall Studio School

Walsall Studio School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 14–19 based in Walsall, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 185 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: Krissi Carter.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Walsall or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Studio schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Walsall
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency Walsall and Bloxwich
Ward St Matthew's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE MERCIAN TRUST
Opened 02-09-2013
UKPRN 10042313
URN 139789
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Lomax Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mohamed Abdulaziz Local Governor 09/04/2025 27/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Christine (Krissi) Carter Local Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Keano Chang Local Governor 12/07/2023 01/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Colbourne Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sara Elwell Local Governor 05/01/2026 04/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Chandeep Kundi Local Governor 09/04/2025 08/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stuart Roberts Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Walsall Studio School is a Studio schools (group: Free Schools) in Walsall, Walsall.
Walsall Studio School has 185 pupils, with a capacity of 300.
Walsall Studio School caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
The admissions policy at Walsall Studio School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Walsall Studio School is Miss Krissi Carter.
Walsall Studio School is at 14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, WS1 1RL, in the Walsall local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Walsall Studio School: Has a sixth form.
Walsall Studio School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Krissi Carter
14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, WS1 1RL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 139789
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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