North Walsall Primary Academy
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Derby Street, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 7BH |
| Headteacher | Sabrina Khera |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.6% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 210 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
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
1026th of 1,378
In West Midlands
39th of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
39
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Derby Street, Walsall
Walsall, WS2 7BH
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