Is Landywood Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 126th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Landywood Primary School's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at Landywood Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Landywood 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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Landywood Primary School

Holly Lane, Landywood, Walsall, WS6 6AQ

Local ranking126th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

393

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 404
Boys: 192 (47%)
Girls: 216 (53%)
Capacity: 393 (104% full)
SEND: 9.2%
FSM Eligible: 11.9%
EAL: 2.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 8.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,390/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.1% 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: 90.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
White Other: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Black African: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.5%

90.8%

White British

3.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01922270077

headteacher@landywood.staffs.sch.uk

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Holly Lane

Walsall, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 124190
UKPRN: 10069217
Establishment No.: 2394

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