Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School

About Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School

Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School in Walsall is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently home to 485 pupils against a capacity of 500. That near-full roll suggests a settled local reputation, and the demand is clearly there: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 73 applications for 35 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of just over two applicants per spot. All 35 first-preference families were offered a place, which is a reassuring signal for parents who put it top of their list. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 12.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools in the Walsall area. The school has a Church of England character and a headteacher, Paul Ingles, who has been in post since at least the most recent inspection.

Academically, Cooper and Jordan performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just above the Walsall local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 26th out of 58 primary schools in the borough on this measure, placing it in the middle of the pack. Individual subject scores are stronger: 86% met expectations in writing, 81% in reading and 76% in maths. At the higher standard, 11% achieved the top level across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 106 in reading and 104 in maths, both slightly above the national average of 100. The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2015, rated it Good overall, and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it remains Good, with leadership, early years provision and management all judged Good.

The school offers a wide range of facilities for a primary, including a Forest School, sensory room, chapel, sports hall, playing fields and dedicated music and art rooms. Clubs cover drama, choir, eco and art, while sports include football, tennis, gymnastics, cricket, swimming, cross country and netball. The SEND provision is broad, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With nursery provision on site, it suits families looking for a full primary journey from age 2 to 11. The oversubscription means in-catchment or church-linked applicants will have an advantage, but the first-preference offer rate is encouraging. It’s a good fit for families who want a Church of England primary with strong facilities, a broad curriculum and outcomes that sit comfortably above the local average.

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