County Bridge 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.
County Bridge Primary School currently has around 231 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 45.3% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.8%. indian pupils make up about 16.5% , followed by pakistani at 10.4%
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: | Anson Road, Walsall, WS2 0DH |
| Website: | http://www.countybridge.walsall.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922720718 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rabia Patel |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104189 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/12/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 231 |
| Number of Boys: | 109 |
| Number of Girls: | 122 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 36.80% | 85 |
| Indian | 16.50% | 38 |
| Pakistani | 10.40% | 24 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 9.50% | 22 |
| African | 8.20% | 19 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Bridge Primary School Anson Road , Bentley WS2 0DH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley West Primary School Monmouth Road , Bentley WS2 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 794 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 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles Primary School Wilkes Avenue , Bentley WS2 0JN | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barcroft Academy Barcroft , WV13 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Business and Enterprise College Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.