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Sunshine Academy

Academy converter · Walsall · WS3 1HF

Ages 3–7 · 150 pupils · Walsall

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2021-12-07

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill83%

150 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
150
Boys / girls
76 / 74
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
150 / 180 (83%)
Free school meals
65.4%
FSM pupils
85
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Miss S Corkindale

Location

Address
Blakenall Lane, Leamore
Postcode
WS3 1HF
Town
Walsall
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Walsall
District
Walsall
Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich
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 3–7, in Walsall, Walsall, 150 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 65.4%.

Open schools in Walsall
107
Primary schools in Walsall
69
Academies among open schools in Walsall
52% (56)
Open schools in WS3
25
Primary in WS3
19
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 WalsallNear WS3

  • Leamore Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Walsall · WS3 2BB · Walsall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM49.7%
    • Demand1.10

    0.2 miles away

  • Field Road Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Walsall · WS3 3JF · Walsall

    Ages 7–11

    • FSM68.2%

    0.2 miles away

  • Goldsmith Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Harden · WS3 1DL · Walsall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM65.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Rivers Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Walsall · WS3 1LY · Walsall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM51.0%
    • Demand0.95

    0.6 miles away

  • All Saints National Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Walsall · WS3 3LP · Walsall

    Ages 5–11

    • KS224%
    • Absence11.0%
    • FSM59.6%
    • Demand0.86

    0.7 miles away

  • Elmore Green Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Walsall · WS3 2HW · Walsall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM45.2%
    • Demand1.28

    0.7 miles away

  • St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Walsall · WS3 3LY · Walsall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM31.7%
    • Demand0.80

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss S Corkindale
Telephone
01922710174
Website
https://www.sunshine.lhmat.com/

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