St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Walsall, WS9 0HA · Walsall · primary school
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13th 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 the 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| 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.
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Boogie Bounce Dance Club, Choir, Gardening and Eco club, Rosary, Booster support clubs, Homework Club, Mini Vinnies charity work, and Computer club. Sports include Football, Netball, Tennis, Basketball, Rounders, and Cross Country, alongside Art Club and Yoga. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 in the Booster clubs for pupils who need extra help? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is a “happy and caring school” where staff know pupils as individuals, fostering “warm and respectful” relationships. The report states that “everyone is welcome” and pupils feel “happy and safe,” supported by a strong ethos where “the school’s values and ethos permeate throughout all aspects of school life.”
Strengths
- The curriculum in English, mathematics, and science is “well planned and sequenced,” with staff who “consistently deliver the curriculum well” and swiftly remedy learning gaps.
- Reading is central to provision; children “quickly become fluent readers” and “develop a love of reading,” with effective support for those needing additional help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported,” with staff showing “complete dedication” to ensuring access to the curriculum.
- Personal development is promoted well, with older pupils taking on leadership roles “with enthusiasm” and benefiting from enrichment activities like the choir and sports clubs.
- Governors have “strong oversight,” and parents are “extremely positive” about both academic education and pastoral support.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment is not used consistently to check knowledge, leading to gaps; the school must develop strategies to help pupils “recall the key knowledge and vocabulary.”
- Teachers in some subjects do not use assessment well enough to ensure pupils understand taught content, preventing secure knowledge building.
- In the early years, some planned activities are “not ambitious enough,” limiting opportunities for children to be “curious and creative learners.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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