Butts Primary School is a primary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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.
Butts Primary School currently has around 248 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 44.3% 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 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (51.6%). white british pupils make up about 16.1%
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: | Butts Road, Walsall, WS4 2AH |
| Website: | www.butts.walsall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01922721073 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Angela Hill |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104147 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/10/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 248 |
| Number of Boys: | 125 |
| Number of Girls: | 123 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.4% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 51.60% | 128 |
| White British | 16.10% | 40 |
| African | 7.30% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 10 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 6 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Academy Croft Street , WS2 8JE | - not rated | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Community Primary School Croft Street , WS2 8JE | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsall Junior School Derby Street , WS2 7BH | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | - not rated | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnant Schoolgirls' Teaching Unit Lime House , Littleton Street West WS2 8EN | - not rated | 555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills Blue Lane East , Walsall WS2 8HN | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft School Kent Street , WS2 7AN | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School 40 George Street , WS1 1RS | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.