Watling Street Primary SchoolSt James Academy
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Walsall.
Summary of the comparison
Watling Street Primary School and St James Academy are primary schools in Walsall.
Watling Street Primary School was judged Good and St James Academy was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has fallen at Watling Street Primary School (67.0% in 2022-23, 57.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | WalsallWatling Street Primary School | WalsallSt James Academy | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | D53/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 38th of 66 in Walsall | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Community school | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 210 | 236 | |
| Location | Walsall, WS8 7LW | Walsall, WS8 6AE | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 57.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 3.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 104.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 101.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 238 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 29.6% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 0.8% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 18.1% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 5.0% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 5.1% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 13.3% | Not reported | 15.8% |
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