New Invention Learning Academy
101%
Capacity
365
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About New Invention Learning Academy
If you are looking for a school where other parents have already given a strong vote of confidence, New Invention Learning Academy is worth a close look. The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 365 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, meaning families are actively seeking places here. While the school does not publish a specific parent recommendation percentage in its data, the fact that it is full to the brim is a practical signal of local demand. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, catering for children aged 7 to 11, and sits within the Walsall local authority. It is a non-religious school, with no nursery or sixth form provision. The headteacher is Alan Pearson, who leads a school that has clearly built a strong reputation among local families.
Academically, New Invention Learning Academy holds the highest possible Ofsted rating: Outstanding, awarded at its most recent graded inspection in January 2019. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Good. The inspection report highlights Outstanding leadership and management as a key strength. In terms of measurable outcomes, the school’s Key Stage 2 results are not individually published in this data, but the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Walsall is 61 per cent. Given the school’s Outstanding rating, it is reasonable to expect it performs above that benchmark. Only six out of 85 primary schools in Walsall hold an Outstanding rating, placing New Invention Learning Academy among a small, high-performing group. The nearest other Outstanding primary is St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Darlaston, about 4.1 km away.
The school offers a broad range of facilities that go beyond the basics, including a Forest School, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, and a sports hall. Sports provision is strong, with cricket, football, netball, swimming, gymnastics, athletics, and tennis all on offer. There are also clubs for art, eco, and science. For families with children who have additional needs, the school supports pupils with moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With 21.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. This is a school that suits families who want a well-equipped, high-performing primary with a strong outdoor and sporting ethos, and who are prepared to compete for a place in a popular local school.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cannock Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5SA |
| Headteacher | Alan Pearson |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 365 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.6% |
| School Capacity | 365 / 360 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2019Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:20
Source: thenila.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British61.4%
- Asian26.0%
- Mixed7.4%
- White (other)0.8%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
16
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Cannock Road, Willenhall
Walsall, WV12 5SA
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
Opening Hours
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