Albert Pritchard Infant School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crew Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9QG |
| Reference Number | 103906 |
Albert Pritchard Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school creates a welcoming environment where pupils are encouraged to embody values such as resilience and belonging. There is a strong focus on high expectations for behavior and learning, with effective support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. The curriculum is ambitious, particularly in English and mathematics, although some subjects still require clearer content guidance for pupils. Leaders have worked hard to address increased absence rates since the pandemic, which is gradually improving but remains a concern. Overall, the school has a strong community feel and offers many enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 261 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.51%
Girls: 52.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 48 | 86 |
| 2 | 33 | 36 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.7% |
| Indian | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.4% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| African | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behavior and learning
- Strong focus on safeguarding and pupil well-being
- Ambitious curriculum with engaging learning opportunities
- Effective phonics teaching leading to confident readers
- Inclusive environment supporting pupils with SEND
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Opportunities for pupil leadership and extra-curricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, curriculum content is not clearly defined
- Pupil absence rates are higher than desired
- Low participation in extra-curricular activities
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 7 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wood Green Junior School
Hobs Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9BW |
0.18 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Manor House Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9PN |
0.38 miles |
|
Old Park Primary School
Old Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9LX |
0.44 miles |
|
Kings Hill Primary School
Old Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9JG |
0.62 miles |
|
Mesty Croft Primary
St Luke's Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0QY |
0.68 miles |
|
Park Hill Primary School
Coronation Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0TJ |
0.72 miles |
|
Salisbury Primary School
Salisbury Street, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8BQ |
0.8 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Addison Terrace, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9AR |
0.82 miles |
|
Holyhead Primary Academy
Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7PZ |
0.88 miles |
|
Tameside Primary Academy
Price Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0EZ |
0.91 miles |
|
Hillary Primary School
Hillary Street, Pleck, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9BP |
0.96 miles |
|
Rowley View Nursery School
149 Dangerfield Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 7RU |
1.1 miles |
|
Pinfold Street Primary School
Pinfold Street Extension, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8PU |
1.19 miles |
|
Old Church Church of England C Primary School
School Street, Off Alma Street, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8DL |
1.2 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Rough Hay Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, WS10 8HN |
1.26 miles |
|
Palfrey Junior School
Dale Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AH |
1.29 miles |
|
The Priory Primary School
Dorsett Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JG |
1.32 miles |
|
Woods Bank Academy
Rough Hay Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8NQ |
1.37 miles |
|
Palfrey Infant School
Bescot Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4HY |
1.38 miles |
|
Moorlands Primary School
Winchester Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2NZ |
1.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QS |
0.35 miles |
|
Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QU |
0.43 miles |
|
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Hydes Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0DR |
1.07 miles |
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High Point Academy
Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS |
1.08 miles |
|
Cherry Tree School
72 Queen Mary Street, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AB |
1.28 miles |
|
Abu Bakr Boys School
154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 4JJ |
1.31 miles |
|
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
154- 160 Wednesbury Road, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JJ |
1.32 miles |
|
Joseph Leckie Academy
Walstead Road West, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PG |
1.37 miles |
|
Bescot Hall
Scarborough Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9TY |
1.37 miles |
|
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UA |
1.38 miles |
|
Grace Academy Darlaston
Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ |
1.52 miles |
|
Gospel Oak School
Bilston Road, Gospel Oak, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0BZ |
1.78 miles |
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The Phoenix Collegiate
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2BX |
1.79 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL |
1.84 miles |
|
Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR |
1.86 miles |
|
Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1RL |
1.93 miles |
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Jane Lane School
Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JH |
1.98 miles |
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Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND |
2.06 miles |
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West Midlands Education and Skills
Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
2.2 miles |
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Queen Mary's Grammar School
Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG |
2.24 miles |