King Charles Primary School
Walsall, WS2 0JN · Walsall · primary school
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43rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.4/10 against 1,323 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Charles Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Minecraft, Lego, Chess, Cooking, Forest School, Science, and Cycle Safety clubs. They also participate in Multiskills sports, Choir, Sewing, and Craft. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
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 expected and higher standards in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 6 pupils? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main science and literacy lessons?
What Ofsted said about King Charles Primary School
Overview
King Charles Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils “attain well over time” and feel “happy, valued and safe.” Leaders and staff demonstrate a “real sense of teamwork” and an “open and transparent approach” to securing improvements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-designed, ensuring pupils “revisit previous learning” which helps them “remember their learning and achieve well over time.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the school’s curriculum,” with effective phonics teaching and strategies that promote a “love of reading.”
- Staff “skilfully adapt” instructions for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who consequently “learn well.”
- Pupils demonstrate the ‘King Charles Way’ values, such as “resilience and showing kindness,” and enjoy leadership roles like “digital ambassadors.”
- Parents appreciate opportunities to engage with the school, including “reading cafés and theme days.”
Areas to improve
- Some pupils, particularly those not confident in mathematics, lack sufficient opportunities to “apply their knowledge to different contexts” and develop problem-solving skills.
- Rates of absence, especially among disadvantaged pupils, are “too high,” meaning these pupils are “missing their education too often.”
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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