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North Walsall Primary Academy

North Walsall Primary Academy

Walsall, WS2 7BHPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

113%

Capacity

238

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About North Walsall Primary Academy

North Walsall Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 238 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated North Walsall Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sabrina Khera, it falls under Walsall local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9975th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 58 in Walsall.

North Walsall Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 27 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.

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 North Walsall Primary Academy include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Coding, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, North Walsall Primary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressDerby Street, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 7BH
HeadteacherSabrina Khera
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils238
Free School Meals (FSM)51.6%
School Capacity238 / 210 (113% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)

9975th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 73%

1026th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 74%

39th of 58

In Walsall

Top 67%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

53%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:70%
Higher:20%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:67%
Higher:10%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +1%

'22/23

52%

'23/24

53%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

Facilities

6
Dining HallSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingRoundersDanceAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessCodingChoirEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

27

Applications

39

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

23 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About North Walsall Primary Academy

North Walsall Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01922720822www.nwpa.attrust.org.uk

Derby Street, Walsall

Walsall, WS2 7BH

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Derby Street, Walsall

Walsall, WS2 7BH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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