SchoolScoresAlumwell Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UP
01922 721391 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 May 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
53% — 6 points below the Walsall average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Walsall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.1% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.3% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 55th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 60th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 53rd highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 39th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 46th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Alumwell Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Reedswood E-ACT Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 exceptional, 4 strong · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- King Charles Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchills CofE Community Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- County Bridge Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croft Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bentley West Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillary Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lodge Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alumwell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Alumwell Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 May 2023.
How did Alumwell Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104142.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.