Watling Street Primary School
Walsall, WS8 7LW · Walsall · primary school
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38th 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 — 3.0/10 against 2,762 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Watling Street Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, Bug Club, and the Saplings Wrap Around Club. The school choir performs at Young Voices concerts, and peripatetic music lessons are available. An after-school club also operates.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 expected standard in maths? How accessible are the peripatetic music lessons for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Watling Street Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "proud to belong" and demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning." Leaders maintain "high expectations," resulting in a calm environment where staff and pupils show "mutual respect." The curriculum is described as "ambitious for all," with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" and show "positive attitudes towards their learning" in a calm, respectful environment.
- Leaders "prioritise reading," fostering a love of books through library visits and carefully chosen texts.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with SEND "quickly" and break learning into small chunks to support success.
- Governors "understand the school well" and offer "support and challenge" to leaders.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff alert to risks and pupils knowing how to keep themselves safe.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff develop the skills to "teach phonics effectively," as some currently lack these skills.
- Teachers must use assessments accurately to identify and address "gaps in pupils’ knowledge" in some subjects.
- Leaders should support subject leaders to develop their skills in evaluating their subjects and identifying actions for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff receive up-to-date training and act upon concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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