St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
Walsall, WS3 3LY · Walsall · primary school
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15th 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 — 8.2/10 against 2,295 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though inspectors noted the grade might not be as high if a full graded inspection were conducted now. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel ‘safe and valued’, with strong leadership actively driving improvements in reading and mathematics. However, inconsistencies in writing instruction and recent curriculum changes mean some pupils have gaps in their knowledge.
Strengths
- Phonics teaching helps pupils become ‘confident readers’, with struggling pupils catching up quickly through regular support.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced’, engaging pupils with practical activities and effective differentiation.
- Pupils behave well, learn collaboratively, and are ‘not concerned about bullying’ because incidents are rare and dealt with quickly.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities has ‘recently improved, and at pace’.
- Attendance is ‘improving steadily’ due to close monitoring and family support.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the teaching of writing helps pupils build skills in writing for different audiences, using correct grammar and punctuation, and writing neatly.
- Continue to embed recent wider curriculum plans so that pupils’ knowledge and skills develop securely year on year, addressing historical gaps.
- Strengthen communication with parents so they feel fully informed about actions taken in response to concerns and improvements being made.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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