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Walmley Junior School

Birmingham, B76 1JBPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2901 of 13,686 nationally

About Walmley Junior School

Walmley Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Birmingham, and it is running very close to full capacity. With 358 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 360, there is virtually no slack in the system, which suggests strong local demand for places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.6%, a figure that sits below the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools in the Birmingham local authority. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and it has no nursery provision, so all children join in Year 3. The most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in November 2024, awarded the school an overall rating of Good, though it is worth noting that the previous inspection in 2014 had rated it Outstanding. The current inspection judged personal development as Outstanding, while behaviour and attitudes, quality of education, and leadership and management were all rated Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWalmley Ash Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1JB
HeadteacherL Naughton
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils358
Free School Meals (FSM)15.6%
School Capacity358 / 360 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballCross CountrySwimmingDanceCricketTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walmley Junior School

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