The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 283
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Woodall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Glenthorne Drive, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 7BZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Glenthorne Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Glenthorne Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glenthorne Community Primary School?
Glenthorne Community Primary School currently has 283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glenthorne Community Primary School take?
Glenthorne Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Glenthorne Community Primary School?
Glenthorne Community Primary School is in Walsall, WS6 7BZ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glenthorne Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Glenthorne Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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