Whitehall Junior Community School, Walsall
Whitehall Junior Community School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Walsall. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 17th-highest of the 51 schools in Walsall with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Capacity
- 92% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Whitehall Junior Community School in detail
Whitehall Junior Community School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pleasure that I welcome you on behalf of the Governors, Staff and Pupils of our school. Our school is a place where we value and care about the education and well-being of every child through our school's mission statement: 'Together Everyone Achieves More."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Whitehall Junior Community School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Walsall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 81% in maths).
Getting a place at Whitehall Junior Community School
Across Walsall, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Walsall lodged 44 appeals against primary school offers; 30 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (3.3% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitehall Junior Community School are Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy (0.3 miles); St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 83% maths); Caldmore Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 71% maths); and Delves Junior School (0.6 miles).
Whitehall Junior Community School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Whitehall Nursery and Infant AcademySt Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary SchoolCaldmore Primary AcademyDelves Junior School
Who goes there
46.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 54.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (69%), Black (8%) and Mixed (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Walsall Rugby Club (adjacent), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Whitehall Junior Community School issued 7 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Whitehall Junior Community School are Queen Mary's Grammar School (0.5 miles), Joseph Leckie Academy (0.6 miles), Blue Coat Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) and Walsall Studio School (0.9 miles).
Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolJoseph Leckie AcademyBlue Coat Church of England AcademyWalsall Studio School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Whitehall Junior has made excellent progress in improving reading, with pupils now enjoying books and making good progress. The school is very inclusive and provides outstanding support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they fully participate in school life. Teachers use smart planning to help all pupils remember and build on what they have learned, with pupils showing positive behaviour and strong relationships with staff.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff teaching phonics and comprehension - pupils now make good progress and love visiting the library
- Effective support for pupils with SEND means they are fully included and achieve well
- Clear curriculum planning in many subjects helps pupils build on previous learning and recall key knowledge
- Positive behaviour and attitudes - pupils behave well, have strong relationships with staff, and enjoy coming to school
- Comprehensive PSHE programme teaching pupils about diversity, different faiths and cultures
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in some subjects does not clearly identify what knowledge pupils need to remember and build on from year to year
- Pupils do not make secure links between their PSHE learning and fundamental British values, limiting their understanding of British values
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all staff report concerns immediately so leaders can spot risks early and get pupils help quickly, and staff teach pupils how to protect themselves.
Extracurricular Activities
Archery, football
Whitehall Junior Community School is a good school where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have successfully improved reading and mathematics, and provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
46.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
26.5
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Whitehall Junior Community School
Autumn 1 Newsletter 2026
2 Oct 2026
2025/26 Round up Newsletter
15 Jul 2026
Dates for your diary
27 Jun 2026
Spring 2 Newsletter
27 Mar 2026
Spring 1 Newsletter
12 Jan 2026
School Council Newsletter
16 Dec 2025
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Whitehall Junior Community School.
- St. Martin's Nursery School Pre-Prep and Wrap Around Care940m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Whitehall Junior Community School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Walsall. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Whitehall Junior Community School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whitehall Junior Community School is in Walsall; for families living there:
Apply to Walsall for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
355 pupils
385 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Walsall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Walsall
Across Walsall council
Places available
3,855
Applications
3,340
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Walsall council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
17.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
340
Total Pupils
167
Boys
173
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,581
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,263
Per pupil
£2489k
Total funding
£229k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
25.0%
Persistent absence
380
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Whitehall Junior Community School
Questions parents ask about Whitehall Junior Community School
What are SATs results like at Whitehall Junior Community School?
Of the pupils at Whitehall Junior Community School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Whitehall Junior Community School's Ofsted rating?
Whitehall Junior Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Whitehall Junior Community School?
No fixed boundary. When Whitehall Junior Community School is oversubscribed, Walsall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Whitehall Junior Community School?
Whitehall Junior Community School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 385 places.
How big are the classes at Whitehall Junior Community School?
Classes at Whitehall Junior Community School average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Whitehall Junior Community School?
Whitehall Junior Community School has around 340 pupils on roll. 47% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whitehall Junior Community School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Whitehall Junior Community School in 2024/25. 25% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whitehall Junior Community School?
Apply through Walsall's coordinated admissions process, naming Whitehall Junior Community School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Whitehall Junior Community School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Whitehall Junior Community School: St. Martin's Nursery School Pre-Prep and Wrap Around Care (940m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Whitehall Junior Community School's term dates?
Whitehall Junior Community School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Walsall. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Whitehall Junior Community School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Whitehall Junior Community School?
Whitehall Junior Community School is at Delves Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3JY.
Sources: Walsall term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)