Palfrey Junior School, Walsall
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Palfrey Junior School creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and safe. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and families, quickly identifying any barriers to learning and putting tailored support in place so all children can succeed. The school offers an engaging, well-sequenced curriculum with enriching experiences like 'wow days' and educational visits that bring learning to life.
Key Strengths
- Warm, supportive relationships between staff and pupils create a calm, orderly and respectful environment
- Effective inclusion and early identification of pupil needs, with tailored support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with strong foundational teaching in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics
- Strong safeguarding culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- High staff morale with leaders prioritising wellbeing and professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Reading outcomes at end of key stage 2 remain below national averages, though early improvements are beginning to show
- Strengthening teaching of reading fluency and comprehension continues to be a priority
- Continued work needed to ensure consistent attendance for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
lunchtime clubs, after-school clubs, educational visits to local art gallery and museum, wow days, inspire workshops, pupil leadership groups (a-star sheriffs, wellbeing yodas, climate champions, digital leaders, school council)
Palfrey Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils feel safe and respected. Leaders have established strong systems for behaviour, attendance and support for all learners, though reading outcomes remain an area for continued focus.
At a Glance
50.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 61%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has improved from 64% to 71%.
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
30.2
KS2
9
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
359 pupils
360 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Walsall
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Walsall
Admissions Demand - Walsall
Places available
3,937
Applications
3,292
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Walsall (2025/26)
Inspection History(29)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.67332%
Overall absence
14.97326%
Persistent absence
374
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Palfrey Junior School
Cherry Tree School
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
Abu Bakr Boys School
Joseph Leckie Academy
Bescot Hall
Walsall Studio School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Wood Green Academy
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Queen Mary's Grammar School
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