Walmley Infant School
117%
Capacity
315
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Walmley Infant School
Walmley Infant School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 315 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Walmley Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Murphy, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
Walmley Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 219 applications for 89 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 96 were first-preference applications.
Walmley Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Walmley Infant School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Tennis, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Walmley Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Walmley Ash Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1JB |
| Headteacher | Helen Murphy |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 315 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 315 / 270 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed89
219
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
96 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Walmley Ash Road, Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham, B76 1JB
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