Whitehall Junior Community 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
Whitehall is a vibrant, inclusive community where nearly 20 nationalities learn together with mutual respect. Staff work as a team to support every child's learning, and the school has strong systems to track progress and provide quick support where needed. Parents are very pleased with the school - their children are happy, safe, and making good progress.
Key Strengths
- Teachers ask pupils good questions that help them learn and check their understanding
- Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and maths, with disabled pupils and those with special educational needs achieving as well or better than peers
- Frequent marking helps pupils understand how well they are learning
- Strong support for pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds and those learning English as an additional language
- Pupils behave well, feel safe, and are confident that adults will keep them safe
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough outstanding teaching - the best teachers need more time to share their skills with colleagues
- Most able pupils are not always challenged enough, especially in writing
- Pupils need clearer targets for reading and writing so they understand their progress better
- Limited access to modern ICT technology to support learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils say they enjoy school and are confident that adults will keep them safe.
Extracurricular Activities
breakfast club, reading workshops
Whitehall Junior Community School is a good school where pupils make good progress through well-planned teaching and strong support for diverse learners. The school has improved since the previous inspection with more rigorous checking of teaching quality and robust guidance for staff.
At a Glance
46.8%
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 remained stable at around 78%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
26.9
KS2
12
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
340 pupils
360 capacity
20 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(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.24088%
Overall absence
25%
Persistent absence
380
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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