The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
- 37% 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- ST MARTIN'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Fowlie (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brownhills Road, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShire Oak School (A Science College)
Secondary · 488m away
Shire Oak Academy
Secondary · 488m away
Oakwood School
Academy · 550m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 565m away
Castlefort Academy
Primary · 758m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Millfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Walsall Wood School a selective school?
No. Walsall Wood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Walsall Wood School?
Walsall Wood School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walsall Wood School take?
Walsall Wood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walsall Wood School?
Walsall Wood School is in Walsall, WS8 7BP, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walsall Wood School have a sixth form?
No, Walsall Wood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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