The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
49%
-13.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 361
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Ms Cheryl Collis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
18 official reports linked on this page, including 17 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Dale Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPalfrey Infant School
Primary · Very close
Cherry Tree School
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Abu Bakr Boys School
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Caldmore Primary Academy
Primary · 647m away
Hillary Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Fullbrook Nursery School
Nursery · 861m away
Joseph Leckie Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Palfrey Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Palfrey Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Palfrey Junior School?
Palfrey Junior School currently has 361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Palfrey Junior School take?
Palfrey Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Palfrey Junior School?
Palfrey Junior School is in Walsall, WS1 4AH, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Palfrey Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Palfrey Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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