Bentley West Primary School
95%
Capacity
470
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Bentley West Primary School
Bentley West Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 470 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 494 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bentley West Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Stanley, it falls under Walsall local authority.
Bentley West Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 59 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bentley West Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Tennis, Rounders, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, Bentley West Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Monmouth Road, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 0EQ |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Stanley |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 470 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.9% |
| School Capacity | 470 / 494 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Monmouth Road, Walsall
Walsall, WS2 0EQ
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