The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 58.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan McNamee (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Shannon Drive, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatling Street Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Chasetown Community School
Special school · 1.9km away
St James Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Jerome Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Norton Canes Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Brownhills West Primary School?
Brownhills West Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brownhills West Primary School take?
Brownhills West Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brownhills West Primary School?
Brownhills West Primary School is in Walsall, WS8 7LA, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brownhills West Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brownhills West Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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