SchoolScoresPalfrey Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Dale Street, Walsall, WS1 4AH
01922 721092 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 March 2026 , published 10 May 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Walsall comparisons use the 6 of its 69 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 63 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 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 18% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 87% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 40% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 35% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 83% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 42% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 78% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 86% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
49% — 10 points below the Walsall average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 20th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.0% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 57th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 92.8% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 37th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 42nd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 32nd highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 47th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 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
- Palfrey Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2014, before conversion)
- Caldmore Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillary Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehall Junior Community School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blue Coat CofE Aided Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blue Coat CofE Aided Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mayfield Preparatory School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Delves Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Palfrey Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Palfrey Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Palfrey Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Palfrey Junior School?
91% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Palfrey Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104160.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.