Located in Walsall, Bentley West Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Bentley West Primary School currently has around 470 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56% boys and 44% girls. Around 41.9% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.4%). indian pupils make up about 10.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Monmouth Road, Walsall, WS2 0EQ |
| Website: | https://www.bentley-west.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922720792 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Rebecca Stanley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150291 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 494 |
| Number of Pupils: | 470 |
| Number of Boys: | 263 |
| Number of Girls: | 207 |
| White British | 60.40% | 284 |
| Indian | 10.90% | 51 |
| Unclassified | 6.60% | 31 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.30% | 25 |
| African | 4.50% | 21 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley West Primary School Monmouth Road , Bentley WS2 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired Monmouth Road , Bentley WS2 0EQ | - not rated | 5 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles Primary School Wilkes Avenue , Bentley WS2 0JN | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| County Bridge Primary School Anson Road , Bentley WS2 0DH | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 958 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Business and Enterprise College Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 925 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.