Whetstone Field Primary School
Walsall, WS9 0HJ · Walsall · primary school
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40th 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 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Whetstone Field Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Whetstone Field Primary School
Overview
Whetstone Field Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and welcoming place to learn" with high ambitions for every pupil. Leaders have embedded values such as resilience and kindness, fostering a strong sense of community that parents find nurturing. Pupils behave well, enjoy learning, and take pride in their roles within the school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully considered in most subjects, building knowledge in a "logical order" which helps pupils achieve well.
- Teachers possess good subject knowledge, explain new learning clearly, and regularly check understanding to adapt teaching.
- There is a high priority on developing a "love of reading," with most pupils becoming "confident and fluent readers" through well-matched books and library visits.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, receiving effective support and strong relationships with parents.
- Governors make good use of feedback from staff, parents, and pupils, and staff feel their workload is managed well.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not deliver the phonics programme consistently, meaning a small number of pupils do not keep pace; all staff must know how to deliver it successfully.
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify key knowledge, causing some pupils to struggle with remembering intended learning; subjects must clarify important knowledge.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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