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Watling Street Primary School
Watling Street, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7LW, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but prospective families may want to consider the school's performance in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 15 November 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.6%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White Other1.7%
Black African1.3%
Black Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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52.65609, -1.93870 · WS8 7LW
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104202
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Watling Street Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Watling Street Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Watling Street Primary School a good school?
Watling Street Primary School scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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