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Walmley Infant School

Birmingham, B76 1JBPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
96 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Walmley Infant School

Walmley Infant School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 219 applications for just 89 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.46. Of those, 96 families put it as their first preference, and 88 of those were offered a spot — meaning if you really want a place here, listing it first is almost essential. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, with a nursery provision attached, so it covers the early years through to the end of Key Stage 1. With 315 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, it’s running above its official number, which is another sign of demand. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in July 2024, confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its graded inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWalmley Ash Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1JB
HeadteacherHelen Murphy
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils315
Free School Meals (FSM)6.0%
School Capacity315 / 270 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsTennisGymnasticsDanceNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Walmley Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.