Located in Walsall, Palfrey Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.
Palfrey Infant School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bescot Street, Walsall, WS1 4HY |
| Website: | www.palfreyinfant.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922720713 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Walsh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151660 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Junior School Dale Street , WS1 4AH | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldmore Village Primary School Carless Street , WS1 3RH | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldmore Primary Academy Carless Street , WS1 3RH | - not rated | 553 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Community Technology College Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 387 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree School 72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Girls School 72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB | - not rated | 444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School 154-156 Wednesbury Road , WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 449 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Independent Learning Centre Mountrath House , 1st Floor WS1 3NQ | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.