The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Boam Lisa Upton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlumwell Infant School
Primary · Very close
Alumwell Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 420m away
King Charles Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Bescot Hall
Independent · 821m away
Emmanuel School
Independent · 846m away
County Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hillary Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alumwell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Alumwell Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alumwell Junior School?
Alumwell Junior School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alumwell Junior School take?
Alumwell Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alumwell Junior School?
Alumwell Junior School is in Walsall, WS2 9UP, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alumwell Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Alumwell Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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