Lower Farm Primary School
Walsall, WS3 3QH · Walsall · primary school
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20th 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 — 6.9/10 against 1,673 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Lower Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a breakfast club and an after-school club. They attend concerts and whole school productions, plus trips to Cadbury World, Dudley Zoo, and the Think Tank Science Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 463 pupils against a stated capacity of 482. 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 residential visit? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 19 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Lower Farm Primary School
Overview
Lower Farm Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils feel well cared for. The report highlights high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who achieve particularly well due to high-quality support.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, behave well, and take on responsibilities such as being digital leaders, which helps them grow in confidence.
- Early years provision is strong, with two-year-olds beginning their learning journey immediately and a curriculum well integrated into later stages.
- Staff prioritise phonics and early reading, ensuring pupils read with confidence and fluency while quickly identifying and helping those falling behind.
- The transformed curriculum is carefully sequenced, leading to particularly strong outcomes in mathematics through linked strands of learning.
- Attendance has improved through careful tracking and effective partnership working, while extra-curricular opportunities widen pupils’ horizons and aspirations.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, some pupils do not always remember key knowledge or vocabulary, which hampers their ability to know and remember more over time. The school should fully embed the learning of key knowledge and ensure pupils understand key vocabulary.
Safeguarding
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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