SchoolScoresLodge Farm Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SHINE ACADEMIES
Willenhall School Sports College Campus, Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BU
01902 928900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 October 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Walsall comparisons use the 40 of its 85 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 45 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 17th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 20th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 22nd highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
39% — 20 points below the Walsall average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 39% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 54% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.3% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.8% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.9 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.26% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 17.5 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Willenhall. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 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
- Rosedale CofE C Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Bentley West Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Short Heath Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- King Charles Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Academy of Learning 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- County Bridge Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barcroft Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alumwell Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alumwell Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Reedswood E-ACT Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 exceptional, 4 strong · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lodge Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lodge Farm Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Lodge Farm Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lodge Farm Primary School?
84% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Lodge Farm Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lodge Farm Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Lodge Farm Primary School as their first choice for 32 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 32 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142765.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.