Is Watling Street Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 38th of 66 primary schools in Walsall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Watling Street Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Watling Street Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Watling Street Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Watling Street Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Watling Street Primary School

Watling Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7LW

Local ranking38th of 66 primary schools in Walsall

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 238
Boys: 120 (51%)
Girls: 115 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (112% full)
SEND: 23.1%
FSM Eligible: 29.6%
EAL: 0.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.0%
SEN Support: 18.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 28.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,011/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.9%
Mixed Other: 3.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
White Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.7%
Black African: 1.3%
Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Black Other: 0.8%

86.9%

White British

3.0%

Mixed Other

2.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01543452320

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Watling Street

Walsall, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 104202
UKPRN: 10073160
Establishment No.: 2219

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