Rosedale Church of England C Infant School, Willenhall
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rosedale is particularly strong in teaching writing and mathematics, where pupils enjoy meaningful learning opportunities across different subjects. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special needs and disadvantaged pupils, resulting in good progress for every child. Teachers create a positive learning environment where pupils are engaged, well-behaved, and keen to do well.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress in writing and mathematics, with some Year 2 pupils on track to exceed national averages
- Teachers ask skilled questions that develop understanding and extend learning
- Excellent behaviour on playgrounds with plenty of staff and equipment to support play
- Good attendance, now in line with national average and continuing to improve
- All groups of pupils, including those with special needs and disadvantaged pupils, make good progress
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of phonics is not effective enough - teachers need stronger subject knowledge in reading instruction
- Pupils are not reading a wide enough range of different types of books at school and at home
- Teachers' expectations in subjects other than English and mathematics are not high enough, limiting progress in other curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has proper safeguarding documentation in place and pupils feel safe in school.
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School is a good school where pupils achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Teachers have high expectations and most lessons engage pupils effectively.
At a Glance
34.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
199 pupils
270 capacity
71 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Willenhall
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Willenhall
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(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.51985%
Overall absence
36.36364%
Persistent absence
176
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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