Pelsall Village School
Walsall, WS3 4NJ · Walsall · primary school
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60th 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 — 0.1/10 against 1,550 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 18.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| 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.
Pelsall Village School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 18.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 259 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new Ofsted report card detail the quality of teaching in each subject area?
What Ofsted said about Pelsall Village School
Overview
Pupils enjoy a “calm and welcoming school environment” where they feel safe, valued, and included. However, the report states that pupils “do not achieve as well as they should,” with attainment in core subjects falling below national figures due to gaps in foundational knowledge. While pastoral care is a strength, leaders have not yet secured swift or consistent improvements in teaching quality or pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise attendance, with systems that are “secure” and current rates “broadly in line with national averages.”
- “Warm and supportive relationships” help pupils develop positive attitudes, with bullying being rare and incidents handled swiftly.
- Pupils benefit from a “broad programme” for personal development, including enrichment activities and leadership roles that build confidence.
- Staff provide “sensitive and nurturing pastoral care,” ensuring pupils with complex needs feel welcome and supported.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff deliver the early years curriculum as intended to secure strong learning foundations.
- Staff need to consistently adapt learning and address gaps in foundational knowledge, particularly in writing and reading, to improve attainment.
- Leaders should monitor the impact of improvement actions with greater rigour to ensure changes are embedded quickly across the school.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 18% |
| 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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