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Brownhills West Primary School

Walsall, WS8 7LAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#10,156
of 13,686 nationally

About Brownhills West Primary School

Brownhills West Primary School sits in the bottom half of Walsall's primary schools when it comes to the key stage 2 combined expected standard in reading, writing and maths, with 52% of pupils reaching that benchmark against a local authority average of 61%. That nine-point gap is worth noting, though the school's maths and reading average scores tell a slightly different story: pupils achieved a maths average score of 103 and a reading average of 105, both above the national baseline of 100. The school ranks 41st out of 58 primaries in Walsall on this measure, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. What stands out more sharply is the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined — just 4%, compared with a Walsall average that typically runs higher. The school's Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in a January 2025 inspection, provides some reassurance, with all graded areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision all judged Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressShannon Drive, Walsall, Walsall, WS8 7LA
HeadteacherJonathan McNamee
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)58.7%
School Capacity190 / 243 (78% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolSensory RoomDining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsDanceFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:40-08:50

After-school care

15:20-17:00

Source: brownhillswest.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brownhills West Primary School

Brownhills West Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.