The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mr Mark Dakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Walsall Street, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Pupil referral unit · 504m away
Barcroft Academy
Primary · 611m away
WV2 Education
Independent · 628m away
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Secondary · 1.2km away
County Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Primary · 1.5km away
Bentley West Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Giles Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Giles Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Giles Church of England Primary School?
St Giles Church of England Primary School currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Giles Church of England Primary School take?
St Giles Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Giles Church of England Primary School?
St Giles Church of England Primary School is in Willenhall, WV13 2ER, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Giles Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Giles Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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