The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp 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)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Donna Probert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Watling Street, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 760m away
Brownhills West Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St James Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Chasetown Community School
Special school · 1.6km away
Millfield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Watling Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Watling Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Watling Street Primary School?
Watling Street Primary School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watling Street Primary School take?
Watling Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watling Street Primary School?
Watling Street Primary School is in Walsall, WS8 7LW, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watling Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Watling Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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