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Walmley Junior School
Walmley Ash Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1JB, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.8 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 81% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong performance in key areas. The percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2 stands at 71%, placing it in the top third nationally. Additionally, 89% of parents express satisfaction with the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
87%
School has high expectations
86%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.2%
Mixed Other12.8%
Asian Indian5.0%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
White Other3.4%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black African0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.53553, -1.79092 · B76 1JB
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103543
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Walmley Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Walmley Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Walmley Junior School a good school?
Walmley Junior School scores 80.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Walmley Junior School?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walmley Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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