New Invention Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cannock Road New Invention Willenhall West Midlands WV12 5SA |
| Reference Number | 104187 |
New Invention Infant School is performing well overall, with strong safeguarding measures and effective leadership. The school has established a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and included. Attendance rates are above national averages and behavior across the school is generally positive. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to progress effectively in most subjects, although there is room for improvement in early reading, particularly phonics teaching. Leaders are aware of these issues and are already taking steps to address them.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 335 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.25%
Girls: 50.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 2 | 38 | 55 | 93 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.7% |
| Indian | 21.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.8% |
| African | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Caribbean | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Full inspection |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding practices ensure pupils feel safe.
- Strong attendance rates exceeding national averages.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and engagement in lessons.
- Broad and well-sequenced curriculum supports pupils' knowledge acquisition.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is highly effective.
- Targeted interventions help disadvantaged pupils succeed.
- High levels of pastoral support create a nurturing environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in phonics teaching in early years hinder progress.
- Too many pupils fail to pass the phonics screening check in Year 1.
- Variability in early reading instruction slows some children's progress.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 30 | 8 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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New Invention Learning Academy
Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA |
0 miles |
|
Woodlands Academy of Learning
Bloxwich Road North, Short Heath, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5PR |
0.43 miles |
|
Beacon Academy
Davis Road, New Invention, Walsall, West Midlands, WV12 5HA |
0.43 miles |
|
Pool Hayes Primary School
Bridgnorth Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4RX |
0.51 miles |
|
Lane Head Nursery School
High Road, Willenhall, WV12 4JQ |
0.58 miles |
|
Oak Meadow Primary School
Ryan Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QQ |
0.62 miles |
|
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
St. Albans Close, Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF |
0.66 miles |
|
Short Heath Junior School
Pennine Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4DS |
0.8 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Ashmore Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2LT |
0.8 miles |
|
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Stroud Avenue, Short Heath, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4EG |
0.8 miles |
|
Ashmore Park Nursery School
Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 2LH |
0.84 miles |
|
Old Hall School
Bentley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7LU |
0.97 miles |
|
Perry Hall Primary School
Colman Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3RT |
0.97 miles |
|
Busill Jones Primary School
Ashley Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2QF |
1.02 miles |
|
Lodge Farm Primary School
Willenhall School Sports College Campus, Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BU |
1.12 miles |
|
Jubilee Academy Mossley
Tintern Crescent, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2SQ |
1.2 miles |
|
Edward the Elder Primary School
Moathouse Lane East, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3DB |
1.24 miles |
|
Abbey Primary School
Glastonbury Crescent, Mossley Estate, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2RP |
1.27 miles |
|
Wednesfield Technology Primary
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1TP |
1.33 miles |
|
Bentley West Primary School
Monmouth Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0EQ |
1.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Coppice Performing Arts School
Ecclestone Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QE |
0.56 miles |
|
Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZ |
0.71 miles |
|
Mary Elliot Academy
Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DQ |
0.92 miles |
|
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD |
0.98 miles |
|
Bloxwich Academy
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR |
1.06 miles |
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Wednesfield Academy
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES |
1.35 miles |
|
Jennie Lee Centre
Litchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3HT |
1.51 miles |
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Jane Lane School
Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JH |
1.65 miles |
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Castle School
Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2ED |
1.65 miles |
|
WV2 Education
74 New Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2DA |
1.95 miles |
|
Walsall Academy
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LX |
2.04 miles |
|
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UA |
2.29 miles |
|
Westcroft School
Greenacres Avenue, Underhill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8NZ |
2.34 miles |
|
Ryecroft School
Kent Street, Walsall, WS2 7AN |
2.42 miles |
|
Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR |
2.46 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL |
2.54 miles |
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St Matthias School
Deans Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2BH |
2.54 miles |
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Heath Park
Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1RD |
2.56 miles |
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Moseley Park
Holland Road, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 6LU |
2.64 miles |
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Bescot Hall
Scarborough Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9TY |
2.65 miles |