New Invention Learning Academy, based in Willenhall, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 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.
New Invention Learning Academy currently has around 365 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (61.4%). indian pupils make up about 21.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cannock Road, Willenhall, WV12 5SA |
| Website: | https://www.thenila.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922710376 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Alan Pearson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151019 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/01/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 365 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 182 |
| White British | 61.40% | 224 |
| Indian | 21.40% | 78 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 8 |
| African | 2.20% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Junior School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Learning Academy Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , Wednesfield WV11 2QE | - not rated | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Arts and Community School Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country UTC Vernon Way , WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,551 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.