The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 45% 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 45.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- SHINE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Ms Nicola Bayliss
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ashley Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMary Elliot School
Special school · 656m away
Bloxwich Academy
All-through · Grammar · 656m away
Mary Elliot Academy
Academy · 783m away
Woodlands Academy of Learning
Primary · 1.3km away
Phoenix Primary EBD School
Special school · 1.4km away
Phoenix Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Castle School
Special school · 1.4km away
Field Road Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Busill Jones Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Busill Jones Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Busill Jones Primary School?
Busill Jones Primary School currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Busill Jones Primary School take?
Busill Jones Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Busill Jones Primary School?
Busill Jones Primary School is in Walsall, WS3 2QF, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Busill Jones Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Busill Jones Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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