St Giles Church of England Primary School, Willenhall
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Giles is particularly strong in teaching reading, with outstanding phonics instruction helping younger pupils read with confidence and expression. The school creates a positive, caring environment where all children feel safe and supported. Teachers have high expectations and provide activities tailored to each child's ability, helping pupils make good progress from their different starting points.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching of phonics with younger pupils making outstanding progress in reading
- Strong leadership that maintains high teaching standards across the school
- Good progress for all pupils from their different starting points, with particularly strong achievement for pupils of Indian heritage and those learning English as an additional language
- Positive school atmosphere with good relationships, safe environment, and pupils with positive learning attitudes
- Effective curriculum providing wide range of experiences including music lessons for all junior pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Teacher marking does not always explain what pupils have done well and what needs improving, and pupils are not always given the chance to act on feedback
- Children in Early Years Foundation Stage do not get enough opportunities to practise writing and number skills independently
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with pupils reporting they feel safe, incidents being dealt with quickly, and the school providing good support for pupils' emotional wellbeing through initiatives like the lunchtime dolphin club.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons for lower junior pupils, playleader roles for older pupils, lunchtime dolphin club for emotional support, anti-bullying activities
St Giles Church of England Primary School is a good school with strong leadership that has ensured all teaching is good and some is outstanding. The school has made considerable progress since the last inspection, particularly in phonics and reading.
At a Glance
35.0%
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 remained stable at around 84%. Maths has declined from 89% to 84%. Writing has improved from 70% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
13
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
118%
Over capacity
449 pupils
380 capacity
69 places over capacity
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.00554%
Overall absence
11.92412%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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