Located in Walsall, North Walsall Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
North Walsall Primary Academy currently has around 238 pupils on roll, which is about 113% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 51.6% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (52.1%). white british pupils make up about 13%
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: | Derby Street, Walsall, WS2 7BH |
| Website: | www.nwpa.attrust.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922720822 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sabrina Khera |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 144499 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/10/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 238 |
| Number of Boys: | 118 |
| Number of Girls: | 120 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.6% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 52.10% | 124 |
| White British | 13.00% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.00% | 12 |
| African | 5.00% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.80% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 8 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.70% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsall Junior School Derby Street , WS2 7BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsall Infant School Derby Street , WS2 7BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsall Primary School Derby Street , WS2 7BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsall Primary Academy Derby Street , WS2 7BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsall Primary Academy Derby Street , WS2 7BH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Comprehensive School Hawbush Road , WS3 1AG | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Farm Community School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft School Kent Street , WS2 7AN | - not rated | 168 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills Blue Lane East , Walsall WS2 8HN | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pregnant Schoolgirls' Teaching Unit Lime House , Littleton Street West WS2 8EN | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.