Alumwell Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Primley Avenue Walsall West Midlands WS2 9UP |
| Reference Number | 104143 |
Alumwell Infant School is making significant strides forward since its last inspection, which resulted in a requires improvement grade. The school is now recognized as providing a good quality of education, with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics. Pupils are reported to be happy, safe, and engaged in their learning, fostered by the supportive relationships built between staff and students. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school and the values it stands for, highlighting a nurturing environment that promotes personal development and well-rounded experiences for the children. Despite these positive aspects, attendance remains a challenge, as too many pupils are persistently absent, missing valuable learning opportunities. Furthermore, while the curriculum is ambitious and well-implemented, some teachers struggle with assessing pupil understanding in real time, which can lead to gaps in learning not being addressed promptly. School leaders are also encouraged to enhance their strategic overview to ensure continuous improvements in all areas of the school's operations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 270 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.15%
Girls: 51.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 54.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 49 | 90 |
| 2 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 38.5% |
| White, British | 15.2% |
| African | 13% |
| Indian | 7% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| White & Asian | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy learning.
- Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils.
- The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of pupils effectively.
- Reading and mathematics have improved significantly since the last inspection.
- Staff receive extensive training to enhance their teaching skills.
- The early years provision offers a high-quality learning environment.
- Inclusive support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Rich extra-curricular activities are available to students.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check pupils' understanding consistently during lessons.
- Too many pupils are absent and persistently absent from school.
- Leaders lack a clear strategic overview of all aspects of their work.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Alumwell Junior School
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UP |
0 miles |
|
Alumwell Nursery School
Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UP |
0.04 miles |
|
Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Bentley Drive, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8RX |
0.32 miles |
|
King Charles Primary School
Wilkes Avenue, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JN |
0.5 miles |
|
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Farringdon Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8NF |
0.71 miles |
|
County Bridge Primary School
Anson Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0DH |
0.89 miles |
|
Croft Academy
Croft Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8JE |
0.92 miles |
|
Bentley West Primary School
Monmouth Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0EQ |
0.93 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Blue Lane East, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8HN |
0.95 miles |
|
Hillary Primary School
Hillary Street, Pleck, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9BP |
0.97 miles |
|
Lodge Farm Primary School
Willenhall School Sports College Campus, Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BU |
1.02 miles |
|
Salisbury Primary School
Salisbury Street, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8BQ |
1.16 miles |
|
Old Hall School
Bentley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7LU |
1.18 miles |
|
Palfrey Junior School
Dale Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AH |
1.21 miles |
|
Palfrey Infant School
Bescot Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4HY |
1.21 miles |
|
North Walsall Primary Academy
Derby Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7BH |
1.22 miles |
|
Caldmore Primary Academy
Carless Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3RH |
1.32 miles |
|
Butts Primary School
Butts Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AH |
1.36 miles |
|
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Hanch Place, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3AF |
1.42 miles |
|
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Stroud Avenue, Short Heath, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4EG |
1.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UA |
0.26 miles |
|
Jane Lane School
Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JH |
0.49 miles |
|
Bescot Hall
Scarborough Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9TY |
0.51 miles |
|
Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR |
0.53 miles |
|
West Midlands Education and Skills
Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
0.95 miles |
|
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
154- 160 Wednesbury Road, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JJ |
1 miles |
|
Walsall College
WISEMORE CAMPUS, LITTLETON STREET WEST, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8ES |
1.1 miles |
|
Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1RL |
1.12 miles |
|
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD |
1.16 miles |
|
Ryecroft School
Kent Street, Walsall, WS2 7AN |
1.29 miles |
|
Queen Mary's High School
Upper Forster Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AE |
1.38 miles |
|
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND |
1.39 miles |
|
Cherry Tree School
72 Queen Mary Street, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AB |
1.4 miles |
|
Abu Bakr Boys School
154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 4JJ |
1.44 miles |
|
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QS |
1.49 miles |
|
Castle School
Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2ED |
1.51 miles |
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Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QU |
1.54 miles |
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Hydesville Tower School
25, Broadway North, Walsall, W. Midlands, WS1 2QG |
1.6 miles |
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Mary Elliot Academy
Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DQ |
1.61 miles |
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Bloxwich Academy
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR |
1.67 miles |