King Charles Primary School
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Capacity
451
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About King Charles Primary School
King Charles 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 451 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated King Charles Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Magner, it falls under Walsall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8600th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 58 in Walsall.
King Charles Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 50 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
King Charles Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 7 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 82% recommending the school (22 responses).
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 King Charles Primary School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Book Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, King Charles 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 | Wilkes Avenue, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 0JN |
| Headteacher | Kate Magner |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 451 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.6% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8600th of 13,686
Nationally
861st of 1,378
In West Midlands
31st of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
22 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wilkes Avenue, Walsall
Walsall, WS2 0JN
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