Brownhills West Primary School
Walsall, WS8 7LA · Walsall · primary school
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34th of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 650 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brownhills West Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access trampolining, Commando Joe's, wheelchair basketball, lazer tag, zorbing, martial arts, and Forest School. Sports include football, netball, and outdoor adventure, while arts and music features Young Voices and Helicopter Stories. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 243. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 55.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 9.0%?
What Ofsted said about Brownhills West Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this caring, nurturing school” where they feel “safe and happy” and are highly ambitious for their own success. The inspection found that leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that effectively addresses previous learning gaps, resulting in strong outcomes in core subjects and early years. The school fosters a positive culture where staff feel valued and pupils develop confidence, responsibility, and respect for others.
Strengths
- Reading, writing, and mathematics are now a strength, with pupils talking “enthusiastically and confidently” about their learning.
- Early years provision is a strength, with children settling quickly in a “purposeful, vibrant environment” and achieving well in early number and language.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “effective support” and learn successfully alongside their peers.
- Staff are “proud and happy” to work at the school, feeling valued by leaders and benefiting from professional development opportunities.
- The school creates a “positive reading culture,” with older pupils confidently reciting poetry and sharing books for pleasure.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum review is at an “early stage,” meaning leaders cannot yet be sure pupils are learning the intended curriculum.
- The school must put in place measures to establish if pupils are “achieving as well as they could across all foundation subjects.”
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, causing them to miss important learning and wider experiences.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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