The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 44% 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
20% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Miss Kate Magner (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wilkes Avenue, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBentley West Primary School
Primary · 694m away
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 696m away
Alumwell Infant School
Primary · 799m away
Alumwell Junior School
Primary · 799m away
County Bridge Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Alumwell Nursery School
Nursery · 812m away
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 913m away
Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is King Charles Primary School's Ofsted rating?
King Charles Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Charles Primary School?
King Charles Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Charles Primary School take?
King Charles Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King Charles Primary School?
King Charles Primary School is in Walsall, WS2 0JN, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Charles Primary School have a sixth form?
No, King Charles Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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