Located in Walsall, Caldmore Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Caldmore Primary Academy currently has around 424 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.2% boys and 53.8% girls. Around 53.1% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 23.1%. pakistani pupils make up about 18.9% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 14.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Carless Street, Walsall, WS1 3RH |
| Website: | www.caldmore.attrust.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922721359 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Thomas Garner |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143904 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 412 |
| Number of Pupils: | 424 |
| Number of Boys: | 196 |
| Number of Girls: | 228 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 23.10% | 98 |
| Pakistani | 18.90% | 80 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 14.40% | 61 |
| Other Asian | 12.50% | 53 |
| African | 11.80% | 50 |
| Other White | 5.20% | 22 |
| Indian | 4.00% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 16 |
| White British | 3.10% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldmore Village Primary School Carless Street , WS1 3RH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldmore Primary Academy Carless Street , WS1 3RH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | - not rated | 750 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Learning Centre Mountrath House , 1st Floor WS1 3NQ | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School 40 George Street , WS1 1RS | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Second Chances The Vine Trust Walsall , 33 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RR | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School 154-156 Wednesbury Road , WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.