Landywood Primary School
Walsall, WS6 6AQ · Staffordshire · primary school
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199th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 the 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| 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.
Landywood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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%. An Ofsted inspection in May 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 393. 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 working towards the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment in the higher standard areas?
What Ofsted said about Landywood Primary School
Overview
Landywood Primary School is described as a "happy and harmonious" institution where pupils feel safe and behave "incredibly well." The report highlights "strong" standards in attendance, behaviour, and inclusion, with most pupils achieving well and being "well prepared for the next stage of their education." While overall achievement and teaching meet the "expected standard," leaders have identified specific areas for refinement in handwriting and early years interactions.
Strengths
- Attendance rates are "consistently above national averages," with leaders responding "promptly and with precision" to concerns.
- The school is "deeply inclusive," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and disabilities "flourish" through high-quality support and professional learning.
- Pupils are "very respectful and polite," creating a calm environment where bullying is rare and conflict is resolved sensibly.
- A "coherent and well-planned" personal development programme offers rich experiences, including international visits and outdoor activities.
- Leaders maintain "high expectations" and work in "close, positive partnership" with parents and external agencies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils "consistently secure foundational knowledge in letter formation and handwriting."
- Leaders should ensure staff "consistently maximise high-quality interactions in the early years."
- Some teaching does not make "effective-enough use of the information from these checks" to determine what to teach next.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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.
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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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