Palfrey Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Address | Dale Street, WS1 4AH |
| School Website | www.palfrey-j.walsall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1922721092 |
| URN | 104160 |
School Census
| Total | 361 |
| Girls/Boys | 183/178 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.7%/49.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 97.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 146 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/01/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/01/2022 | Good |
| 14/12/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/01/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12 January 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 07 March 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 December 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 25 May 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 December 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 13 May 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 February 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 November 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 July 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 27 March 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 November 2013 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 12 January 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 30 March 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 July 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 07 November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 23 May 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 103.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | -4.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -3.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -2.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 37.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 30.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white british ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 34.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 32.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white british ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Abu Bakr Boys School
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 11-16, Gender: Boys
Address: 72 Queen Mary Street, , WS1 4AB
Palfrey Infant School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bescot Street, , WS1 4HY
Abu Bakr Girls School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: 154- 160 Wednesbury Road, , WS1 4JJ
Whitehall Nursery and Infant School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: West Bromwich Road, , WS1 3HS
Caldmore Primary Academy
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Carless Street, , WS1 3RH
Hillary Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Joseph Leckie Academy
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
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