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Walsall Wood School

Academy converter · Walsall · WS8 7BP

Ages 3–11 · 231 pupils · Walsall

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Ofsted

Good

Admissions demand

1.21 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-10-11

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.21 · Competitive

1st preferences

34

Places offered

28

1st-preference offers

27

Total preferences (any rank)
74
Preferred offers (top 3)
28
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

231 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
231
Boys / girls
114 / 117
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
231 / 210 (110%)
Free school meals
30.2%
FSM pupils
67
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

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: ST MARTIN'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ST MARTIN'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
St Martin's Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Fowlie

Location

Address
Brownhills Road, Brownhills
Postcode
WS8 7BP
Town
Walsall
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Walsall
District
Walsall
Constituency
Aldridge-Brownhills
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 3–11, in Walsall, Walsall, 231 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 30.2%.

Open schools in Walsall
107
Primary schools in Walsall
69
Academies among open schools in Walsall
52% (56)
Open schools in WS8
9
Primary in WS8
7
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 WS8

  • Castlefort Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Walsall · WS9 9JP · Walsall

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM31.5%

    0.5 miles away

  • Millfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Walsall · WS8 6BN · Walsall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM47.8%
    • Demand0.92

    0.8 miles away

  • St James Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Walsall · WS8 6AE · Walsall

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM48.8%

    1.1 miles away

  • Leighswood School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Walsall · WS9 8HZ · Walsall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM32.3%
    • Demand0.93

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Fowlie
Telephone
01543452664
Website
www.walsallwoodschool.co.uk

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