St Giles Church of England Primary School
Willenhall, WV13 2ER · Walsall · primary school
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9th 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,056 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Giles Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0%, against a 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 (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Black Country Dance Hub, Staffordshire Cricket, Walsall F.C. Foundation, Bloxwich Gymnastics Club, Bilston Swimming Club, Wednesbury Hockey Club, Bloxwich Gym Club, and the Junior Athletics Club. Football and netball are played on site. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 380. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the higher standard? How are the various external clubs coordinated with the school timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Giles Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Giles Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are "keen to come to school each day" and "enjoy learning." The report highlights a broad curriculum, strong Christian ethos, and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad curriculum offer" and a "wide range of lunchtime and after-school activities" that enrich their experiences.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff teaching phonics well and ensuring pupils "move securely through each stage of the phonics programme."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND "learn as well as their peers," supported by targeted strategies to build vocabulary and understanding.
- Pupils develop "secure speaking and listening skills," using accurate communication to explain reasoning in subjects like mathematics.
- Conduct is "exemplary," with pupils showing "very positive attitudes to their learning" and interacting courteously.
Areas to improve
- The school is "not always rigorous enough in checking the effectiveness of how well pupils are learning the subjects being taught," meaning specific improvements to curriculum implementation are not always identified.
- Teachers occasionally "do not check closely enough on the extent to which pupils have remembered their previous learning," leaving gaps in knowledge unaddressed.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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