Best 3 Primary schools in Walsall – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston (Primary) in Wednesbury; New Invention Learning Academy (Primary) in Willenhall; Kings Hill Primary School (Primary) in Wednesbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston, New Invention Learning Academy and Kings Hill Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, academy converter and community school type located around Wednesbury, Willenhall, West Midlands and Wednesbury, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–40–45%; all within the PRIMARY LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston WS10 8HN	New Invention Learning Academy WV12 5SA	Kings Hill Primary School WS10 9JG
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Wednesbury WS10 8HN	Willenhall West Midlands WV12 5SA	Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9JG
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Jun 2023	1 14 Mar 2019	1 31 Jan 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	360	472
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Walsall (335)	PRIMARY LEARNING TRUST	Walsall (335)
Website	www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk	www.thenila.uk	www.kings-hill.walsall.sch.uk
Telephone	01215686496	01922710376	01215686301
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston

WS10 8HN

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Wednesbury
WS10 8HN
Ofsted: 1 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Walsall (335)
Website: www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk
Telephone: 01215686496

New Invention Learning Academy

WV12 5SA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Willenhall
West Midlands
WV12 5SA
Ofsted: 1 14 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PRIMARY LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.thenila.uk
Telephone: 01922710376

Kings Hill Primary School

WS10 9JG

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Wednesbury
West Midlands
WS10 9JG
Ofsted: 1 31 Jan 2018
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Walsall (335)
Website: www.kings-hill.walsall.sch.uk
Telephone: 01215686301

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.