Radleys Primary School is a primary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Radleys Primary School currently has around 228 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.1% boys and 53.9% girls. Around 36.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.5%).
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: | Kings Road, Walsall, WS4 1JJ |
| Website: | http://www.radleys.walsall.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922721383 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Juli Copley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104207 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 228 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 123 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.50% | 179 |
| African | 3.50% | 8 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radleys Primary School Kings Road , Rushall WS4 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Close County Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushall Primary School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Community School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushall Community College King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelsall Community School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NG | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield Sports and Community College Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB | - not rated | 380 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daw End School Floyds Lane , Rushall WS4 1LF | - not rated | 861 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 976 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.