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New Invention Infant School

Walsall, WV12 5SAPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 77 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About New Invention Infant School

New Invention Infant School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, a solid outcome that places it within the majority of Walsall primary schools. The school’s overall effectiveness was judged Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Its early years provision also scored Good. This represents a change from the school’s previous inspection in 2007, when it was rated Outstanding overall. For a school that takes children from age three to seven, the early years judgement is particularly telling, and the current Good rating reflects consistent, solid practice rather than the exceptional rating of the past. With 335 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is clearly popular and oversubscribed, which often signals strong local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCannock Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5SA
HeadteacherDebbie Ann Naffati
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils335
Free School Meals (FSM)19.4%
School Capacity335 / 270 (124% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingDanceNetballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaCodingGardeningChoirChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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