Albert Pritchard Infant School is a primary school in Wednesbury, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Albert Pritchard Infant School currently has around 261 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.5% boys and 52.5% girls. Around 30.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.7%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 13%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Crew Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9QG |
| Website: | www.albertpritchard-woodgreen.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215560858 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carla Clarke |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103906 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 261 |
| Number of Boys: | 124 |
| Number of Girls: | 137 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.70% | 122 |
| Bangladeshi | 13.00% | 34 |
| Indian | 6.50% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 14 |
| Pakistani | 5.40% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 5.40% | 14 |
| Other Black | 3.80% | 10 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 8 |
| African | 3.10% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Pritchard Infant School Crew Road , WS10 9QG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Junior School Hobs Road , WS10 9BW | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Manor House Road , WS10 9PN | - not rated | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Manor House Road , WS10 9PN | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Park Primary School Old Park Road , WS10 9LX | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green High School College of Sport, Maths and Computing Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | - not rated | 753 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree School 72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Girls School 72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School 154-156 Wednesbury Road , WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.