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New Invention Learning Academy

Academy converter · Willenhall · WV12 5SA

Ages 7–11 · 362 pupils · Walsall

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Ofsted

Strong standard

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-02-24

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

362 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
362
Boys / girls
170 / 192
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
362 / 360 (101%)
Free school meals
23.2%
FSM pupils
84
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PRIMARY LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
PRIMARY LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Alan Pearson

Location

Address
Cannock Road, New Invention
Postcode
WV12 5SA
Town
Willenhall
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Walsall
District
Walsall
Constituency
Wolverhampton North East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Willenhall, Walsall, 362 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 23.2%.

Open schools in Willenhall
17
Primary schools in Willenhall
11
Academies among open schools in Willenhall
47% (8)
Open schools in WV12
12
Primary in WV12
8
Open schools in Walsall LA
134
Primary in Walsall LA
85

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WillenhallNear WV12

  • New Invention Infant School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Willenhall · WV12 5SA · Walsall

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM19.0%
    • Demand0.98

    0.0 miles away

  • Woodlands Academy of Learning

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Willenhall · WV12 5PR · Walsall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM34.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Beacon Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Walsall · WV12 5HA · Walsall

    Ages 2–11

    • FSM50.2%

    0.4 miles away

  • Pool Hayes Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Willenhall · WV12 4RX · Walsall

    Ages 3–11

    0.5 miles away

  • Oak Meadow Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV11 2QQ · Wolverhampton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM36.9%
    • Demand1.42

    0.6 miles away

  • Short Heath Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Willenhall · WV12 4DS · Walsall

    Ages 7–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence8.7%
    • FSM51.1%

    0.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Alan Pearson
Telephone
01922710376
Website
https://www.thenila.uk

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