Delves Infant School
About Delves Infant School
Delves Infant School is a state primary in Walsall that parents clearly hold in high regard. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in the data, its oversubscription ratio tells its own story: the school has a capacity of 270 places, and in its most recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors noted that the school remains Outstanding, a rating it has held since at least 2016. That consistency is a strong signal to families that the experience here is reliably positive. The school is led by headteacher Claire Reilly and serves children from age 2 to 7, with nursery provision on site. It is a mixed, non-religious school, and its local authority, Walsall, has only six Outstanding-rated primary schools out of 85 total, making Delves a rare and sought-after option. The nearest other Outstanding infant school is Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy, 1.2 km away, so for many families in the area, Delves is the standout choice.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2022Latest monitoring visit (2 Mar 2022): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 15 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:20
Source: delvesinfantschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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