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Whetstone Field Primary School

Walsall, WS9 0HJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#8,636
of 13,686 nationally

About Whetstone Field Primary School

Whetstone Field Primary School in Walsall is a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 224 pupils against a capacity of 236. That leaves a small amount of headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 51 applications for just 22 places, with 20 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 2.32, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 12.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively mixed catchment. The school also offers nursery provision, so it’s a genuine all-through option for families in the area from the early years up to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeaufort Way, Walsall, Walsall, WS9 0HJ
HeadteacherStuart Cox
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils224
Free School Meals (FSM)12.2%
School Capacity224 / 236 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballGymnasticsDanceSwimmingRoundersTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubArt ClubGardeningScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: whetstonefield.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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