Lodge Farm Primary School
Willenhall, WV12 4BU · Walsall · primary school
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41st 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 — 2.7/10 against 1,602 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lodge Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. 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 (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and participate in football, swimming, multi-skills, and cross-country. A trip to Parliament is offered. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 376 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 current 39.0% attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Lodge Farm Primary School
Overview
Lodge Farm Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “community of happy pupils and adults” that actively promotes aspiration and diversity. The school achieves its aim for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to become “positive, independent, confident and ambitious” learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is developed effectively, starting in the early years and building in a “logical, sequential manner” to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Staff are “highly skilled” in teaching early reading, using assessment effectively to ensure all pupils learn to read fluently and receive timely support.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support, with quick identification of needs and adaptations that help them access learning alongside peers.
- Behaviour is good, with pupils being “polite and well-mannered” and creating an environment where they feel safe and cared for.
- Parents and carers value the support they receive, and the school encourages their involvement through workshops and shared learning opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Staff should develop their questioning skills further, as they do not consistently ask questions that “extend pupils’ ability to reason and deepen their learning.”
- Teachers sometimes miss opportunities to ask challenging questions that require pupils to “explain and apply their learning thoroughly,” limiting the application of knowledge to new concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff dealing well with issues raised by pupils and an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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