Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Stroud Avenue Short Heath Willenhall West Midlands WV12 4EG |
| Reference Number | 104225 |
Rosedale Church of England Infant School has shown a good overall performance, maintaining its previous inspection grade. The leadership team has fostered a positive and nurturing environment that supports the diverse needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's curriculum is ambitious, and there is a strong commitment to ensuring all pupils can thrive both academically and personally. However, there are some areas requiring attention, particularly in the delivery of the phonics programme and the management of lesson content to prevent confusion among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 218 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.08%
Girls: 50.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 40 | 75 |
| 2 | 45 | 37 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.6% |
| Indian | 10.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 23 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders demonstrate high aspirations for all pupils.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils enjoy a warm and caring school culture.
- Reading is prioritized, with engaging texts woven into the curriculum.
- Staff provide high-quality pastoral care to develop pupil resilience and independence.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not move pupils swiftly through the phonics programme.
- Lessons sometimes cover too much content or use unsuitable resources, leading to pupil confusion.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Short Heath Junior School
Pennine Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4DS |
0.06 miles |
|
Lane Head Nursery School
High Road, Willenhall, WV12 4JQ |
0.23 miles |
|
Old Hall School
Bentley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7LU |
0.45 miles |
|
Lodge Farm Primary School
Willenhall School Sports College Campus, Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BU |
0.45 miles |
|
Woodlands Academy of Learning
Bloxwich Road North, Short Heath, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5PR |
0.56 miles |
|
Bentley West Primary School
Monmouth Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0EQ |
0.6 miles |
|
Pool Hayes Primary School
Bridgnorth Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4RX |
0.78 miles |
|
Barcroft Academy
Barcroft, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 1NA |
0.78 miles |
|
New Invention Infant School
Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA |
0.8 miles |
|
New Invention Learning Academy
Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA |
0.8 miles |
|
King Charles Primary School
Wilkes Avenue, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JN |
0.97 miles |
|
County Bridge Primary School
Anson Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0DH |
1.02 miles |
|
Beacon Academy
Davis Road, New Invention, Walsall, West Midlands, WV12 5HA |
1.16 miles |
|
St Giles Church of England Primary School
Walsall Street, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2ER |
1.16 miles |
|
Perry Hall Primary School
Colman Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3RT |
1.23 miles |
|
Oak Meadow Primary School
Ryan Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QQ |
1.24 miles |
|
Fibbersley Park Academy
Noose Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3BB |
1.25 miles |
|
Busill Jones Primary School
Ashley Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2QF |
1.34 miles |
|
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
St. Albans Close, Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF |
1.42 miles |
|
Alumwell Junior School
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UP |
1.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD |
0.34 miles |
|
Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZ |
0.77 miles |
|
Jane Lane School
Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JH |
0.93 miles |
|
Mary Elliot Academy
Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DQ |
0.94 miles |
|
Bloxwich Academy
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR |
1.1 miles |
|
Coppice Performing Arts School
Ecclestone Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QE |
1.22 miles |
|
WV2 Education
74 New Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2DA |
1.46 miles |
|
Castle School
Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2ED |
1.51 miles |
|
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UA |
1.53 miles |
|
Wednesfield Academy
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES |
1.6 miles |
|
Jennie Lee Centre
Litchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3HT |
1.77 miles |
|
Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR |
1.82 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL |
1.89 miles |
|
Bescot Hall
Scarborough Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9TY |
1.92 miles |
|
Ryecroft School
Kent Street, Walsall, WS2 7AN |
2.04 miles |
|
Grace Academy Darlaston
Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ |
2.08 miles |
|
West Midlands Education and Skills
Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
2.13 miles |
|
Moseley Park
Holland Road, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 6LU |
2.19 miles |
|
Walsall College
WISEMORE CAMPUS, LITTLETON STREET WEST, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8ES |
2.29 miles |
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Walsall Academy
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LX |
2.31 miles |