Pool Hayes Primary School, Willenhall
Data last updated 16 Mar 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
Pool Hayes Primary School creates an inspiring learning environment where pupils develop positive attitudes and enthusiasm for their learning. Teachers plan engaging activities across all subjects that motivate pupils, and the school has successfully addressed writing skills with pupils producing high-quality extended pieces. The school prioritises pupil safety and wellbeing, with improved attendance and a strong safeguarding culture embedded throughout.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics at greater depth by end of Year 6
- Staff are dedicated and caring, with teaching assistants making strong contributions to pupil achievement
- Engaging curriculum that motivates pupils across all subjects with exciting real-world learning experiences
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with clear procedures and strong culture of safety
- Improved attendance with significant reduction in persistent absenteeism
Areas for Improvement
- Ensuring consistent high-quality teaching across all classes for middle and lower-ability pupils
- Need to improve teaching of spelling, punctuation and grammar in writing
- School improvement plan requires more clarity about actions, targets and timescales
- Some lower and middle-ability pupils made slower progress and did not reach expected standards in key stage 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with strong culture at heart of school, well-organised records, vigilant attendance monitoring, and all staff clear about identifying and reporting concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Olympic medallist visit, active maths sessions, safety assemblies
Pool Hayes Primary School continues to be good, with leadership maintaining quality education through staff changes. The school's vision of 'Always inspire, challenge, and learn' underpins all activities and creates positive attitudes to learning.
At a Glance
28.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 58% to 53%. Maths has improved from 52% to 57%. Writing has improved from 52% to 62%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
210 pupils
210 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Willenhall
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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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.43346%
Overall absence
18.75%
Persistent absence
176
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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