County Bridge Primary School, Walsall

From the headteacher's welcome: "We truly believe that County Bridge Primary is a remarkable school with a dedicated staff team determined to give every child the very best start to their learning journey."

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at County Bridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Walsall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put County Bridge Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to County Bridge Primary School are Bentley West Primary School (0.5 miles, 58% reading, 45% maths); King Charles Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 71% reading, 63% maths); Barcroft Academy (0.7 miles); and Salisbury Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths).

County Bridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

40.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Asian (31%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 29 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 7 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

County Bridge Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Darlaston Rail Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coronation Road (opposite), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood County Bridge Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

County Bridge Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to County Bridge Primary School are West Walsall E-ACT Academy (0.8 miles); Willenhall E-ACT Academy (1 mile); St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall (1.3 miles); and Grace Academy Darlaston (1.3 miles).