Castlefort Academy, based in Walsall, provides primary education, 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.
Castlefort Academy currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Castlefort Road, Walsall, WS9 9JP |
| Website: | www.castlefortschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01543452158 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 152001 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 294 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School Castlefort Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefort Academy Castlefort Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Brook Lane , Walsall Wood WS9 9NA | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Wood School Brownhills Road , Brownhills WS8 7BP | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Wood School Brownhills Road , Brownhills WS8 7BP | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak School (A Science College) Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield Sports and Community College Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | - not rated | 261 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.