St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
87%
Capacity
229
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathleen Hinton, it falls under Walsall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9566th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 58 in Walsall.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich include Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lichfield Road, Walsall, Walsall, WS3 3LY |
| Headteacher | Kathleen Hinton |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.7% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 262 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9566th of 13,686
Nationally
976th of 1,378
In West Midlands
36th of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
35%
'23/24
54%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lichfield Road, Walsall
Walsall, WS3 3LY
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