Palfrey Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dale Street Walsall West Midlands WS1 4AH |
| Phone | 01922721092 |
| Reference Number | 104160 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 363 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.59%
Girls: 50.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 95% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 50 | 43 | 93 |
| 4 | 37 | 53 | 90 |
| 5 | 48 | 42 | 90 |
| 6 | 45 | 45 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 30.9% |
| Indian | 12.4% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White, British | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-02-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-06-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-03-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2017-12-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-05-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-05-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-02-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-11-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-07-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-03-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-11-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-05-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Palfrey Infant School
Bescot Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4HY |
0.09 miles |
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Whitehall Nursery and Infant School
West Bromwich Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3HS |
0.39 miles |
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Caldmore Primary Academy
Carless Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3RH |
0.4 miles |
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Hillary Primary School
Hillary Street, Pleck, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9BP |
0.44 miles |
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Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road, Walsall, WS5 4NN |
0.53 miles |
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Whitehall Junior Community School
Delves Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3JY |
0.67 miles |
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Hanch Place, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3AF |
0.72 miles |
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St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Jesson Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3AY |
0.77 miles |
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Springhill Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2LP |
0.84 miles |
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Mayfield Preparatory School
|
0.93 miles |
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Delves Infant School
Botany Road, Delves, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PU |
1.04 miles |
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Delves Junior School
Bell Lane, Delves, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PU |
1.04 miles |
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Park Hill Primary School
Coronation Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0TJ |
1.08 miles |
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Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Farringdon Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8NF |
1.08 miles |
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Chuckery Primary School
Lincoln Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2DZ |
1.13 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Blue Lane East, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8HN |
1.17 miles |
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Alumwell Nursery School
Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UP |
1.19 miles |
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Alumwell Junior School
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UP |
1.21 miles |
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Alumwell Infant School
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UP |
1.21 miles |
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Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Bentley Drive, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8RX |
1.27 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
154- 160 Wednesbury Road, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JJ |
0.22 miles |
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Abu Bakr Boys School
154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 4JJ |
0.23 miles |
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Joseph Leckie Academy
Walstead Road West, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PG |
0.63 miles |
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Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1RL |
0.71 miles |
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Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND |
0.78 miles |
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Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QU |
0.91 miles |
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Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QS |
0.95 miles |
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Queen Mary's Grammar School
Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG |
0.97 miles |
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Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR |
1.01 miles |
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UA |
1.1 miles |
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West Midlands Education and Skills
Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
1.14 miles |
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Walsall College
WISEMORE CAMPUS, LITTLETON STREET WEST, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8ES |
1.14 miles |
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High Point Academy
Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS |
1.24 miles |
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Queen Mary's High School
Upper Forster Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AE |
1.28 miles |
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Hydesville Tower School
25, Broadway North, Walsall, W. Midlands, WS1 2QG |
1.29 miles |
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Jane Lane School
Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JH |
1.7 miles |
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Hydes Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0DR |
1.77 miles |
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Q3 Academy Great Barr
Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD |
2.28 miles |
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD |
2.37 miles |
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The Phoenix Collegiate
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2BX |
2.39 miles |