Located in Walsall, Alumwell Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community 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.
Alumwell Infant School currently has around 270 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 43.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 38.5%. white british pupils make up about 15.2% , followed by african at 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: | Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UP |
| Website: | http://www.alumwell-i.walsall.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922720886 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carole-Ann Hammond |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104143 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 270 |
| Number of Boys: | 130 |
| Number of Girls: | 140 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.2% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 38.50% | 104 |
| White British | 15.20% | 41 |
| African | 13.00% | 35 |
| Indian | 7.00% | 19 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.20% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 4.40% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.00% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 74 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Junior School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Infant School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy Bentley Drive , WS2 8RX | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Drive Primary School Bentley Drive , WS2 8RX | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles Primary School Wilkes Avenue , Bentley WS2 0JN | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Business and Enterprise College Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bescot Hall Scarborough Road , WS2 9TY | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills Blue Lane East , Walsall WS2 8HN | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.