Chuckery Primary School is a primary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Chuckery Primary School currently has around 455 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 41.4% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 26.4%. white british pupils make up about 17.8% , followed by other asian at 17.4%
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: | Lincoln Road, Walsall, WS1 2DZ |
| Website: | www.chuckeryprimary.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01922449104 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Pearce |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132076 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/03/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 479 |
| Number of Pupils: | 455 |
| Number of Boys: | 228 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.5% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 26.40% | 120 |
| White British | 17.80% | 81 |
| Other Asian | 17.40% | 79 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 36 |
| African | 6.40% | 29 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.10% | 23 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Hanch Place , WS1 3AF | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Jesson Road , WS1 3AY | - not rated | 994 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldmore Village Primary School Carless Street , WS1 3RH | - not rated | 1,282 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 | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | - not rated | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | - not rated | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School 40 George Street , WS1 1RS | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Second Chances The Vine Trust Walsall , 33 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Learning Centre Mountrath House , 1st Floor WS1 3NQ | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.