St Giles Church of England Primary School
120%
Capacity
456
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Giles Church of England Primary School
St Giles Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 456 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (120% of 380 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Giles Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Dakin, it falls under Walsall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5566th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 58 in Walsall.
St Giles Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 55 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 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 St Giles Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, St Giles Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Walsall Street, Willenhall, Walsall, WV13 2ER |
| Headteacher | Mark Dakin |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 456 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.0% |
| School Capacity | 456 / 380 (120% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5566th of 13,686
Nationally
538th of 1,378
In West Midlands
22nd of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
67%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
79
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Walsall Street, Willenhall
Walsall, WV13 2ER
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