Wood Green Junior School
Wednesbury, WS10 9BW · Sandwell · primary school
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67th of 84 primary schools in Sandwell we can score, 93 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 — 5.4/10 against 1,585 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Wood Green Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for computers, dance, art & crafts, film, gaming, board games, and mindfulness, alongside football. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 340 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 does the daily routine look like for children attending the breakfast club? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the 2026 inspection reflected in current teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Wood Green Junior School
Overview
Wood Green Junior School is described as a "vibrant and welcoming" institution where pupils feel "safe, valued and ready to learn." The report states that the school meets the "Expected standard" across all inspection categories, with leaders demonstrating a clear understanding of strengths and areas for development.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" and develop "secure knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics," with outcomes generally in line with national averages.
- Attendance is "broadly in line with national figures" due to leaders’ "determined work" and targeted support for families.
- Behaviour is "calm, respectful and purposeful," with bullying described as "rare" and staff trusted to resolve issues.
- The curriculum is "well-considered" and follows a "clear sequence," ensuring pupils "revisit and deepen essential knowledge."
- Inclusion is effective, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs learning "alongside their peers effectively."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must embed "highly effective teaching of writing" to secure foundational knowledge like handwriting, as current teaching is "not consistently effective."
- Teachers should strengthen their use of assessment to design tasks that provide "appropriate challenge," as some tasks currently limit rapid progress.
- Leaders need to increase the "precision of the targets" for pupils with special educational needs to ensure support is better matched to individual requirements.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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