The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 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
- 224
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mr Stuart Cox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Beaufort Way, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 475m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Secondary · 580m away
Aldridge School - A Science College
Secondary · 611m away
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Leighswood School
Primary · 1.9km away
Three Crowns School
Special school · 2.1km away
Blackwood School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whetstone Field Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whetstone Field Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whetstone Field Primary School?
Whetstone Field Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whetstone Field Primary School take?
Whetstone Field Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whetstone Field Primary School?
Whetstone Field Primary School is in Walsall, WS9 0HJ, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whetstone Field Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whetstone Field Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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