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Busill Jones Primary School

Walsall, WS3 2QFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
37%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#12,856
of 13,686 nationally

About Busill Jones Primary School

Busill Jones Primary School sits within the Walsall local authority, where it ranks 55th out of 58 primary schools based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. That places it in the bottom half of schools locally, well behind the top-performing peers in the area. The highest-ranked school in Walsall is St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly, followed by Croft Academy and St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School. For families considering alternatives, the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is New Invention Learning Academy, just 1.6 kilometres away. Busill Jones itself was graded Requires Improvement in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024, a notable step up from its previous rating of Inadequate in 2018. The inspection report shows that while overall effectiveness needs improvement, the school earned Good ratings for early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshley Road, Walsall, Walsall, WS3 2QF
HeadteacherNicola Bayliss
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils258
Free School Meals (FSM)45.2%
School Capacity258 / 315 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubDramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Busill Jones Primary School

Busill Jones Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.