Busill Jones Primary School
Walsall, WS3 2QF · Walsall · primary school
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58th 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 — 3.4/10 against 1,072 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Busill Jones Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to the theatre, activity weekends, sporting events, and competitions. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the activity weekends? How does the new inspection framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Busill Jones Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils achieve well across the curriculum and that safeguarding standards are met. While the school fulfils the expected standard in most areas, leaders have not addressed attendance issues quickly enough, and improvement planning lacks the necessary focus.
Strengths
- Pupils secure important foundations in English and mathematics, with Year 6 achievement in these subjects having "greatly improved".
- The early years curriculum is engaging, helping children settle into routines and develop essential language and motor skills.
- Leaders identify vulnerable pupils’ needs quickly, providing effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Staff foster a supportive culture, and pupils develop a secure knowledge of personal, social, health and economics education.
- Behaviour is consistently positive, with pupils treating each other with care and understanding the importance of respect.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the attendance strategy improves the attendance of pupils who are persistently absent, as figures remain above the national average.
- School improvement planning needs to be more focused on the school’s priorities to achieve progress more rapidly.
- Staff should deliver the curriculum consistently and ensure pupils act on feedback in subsequent lessons to build knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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
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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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