SchoolScoresWalmley Junior School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Walmley Ash Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1JB
0121 351 1346 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sutton Coldfield comparisons use the 20 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 | Sutton Coldfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 13th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 9% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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. Sutton Coldfield figures pool parents at the Sutton Coldfield 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
89 pupils in this year group.
71% — 8 points above the Birmingham average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 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 Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.3 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 15.0%* | 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
- Walmley Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024
- The Shrubbery School Ltd 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Deanery CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gerard's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pegasus Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Topcliffe Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 20% met expected standard (KS2)
- Minworth Junior and Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Penns Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gunter Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chivenor Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Walmley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Walmley Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Walmley Junior School?
89% of the 85 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Walmley 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 103543.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.