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Palfrey Junior School
Dale Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AH, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.9 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
361
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school is above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 49%. However, only 9% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears solid, making it a viable option for families in Walsall.
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Last inspected: 12 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi37.1%
Asian Pakistani29.9%
Asian Indian11.6%
Other11.4%
White Other3.3%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
White British0.8%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.57291, -1.98842 · WS1 4AH
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104160
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Palfrey Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Palfrey Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 January 2022.
Is Palfrey Junior School a good school?
Palfrey Junior School scores 22.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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