Alumwell Infant School
Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alumwell Infant School is a primary school in Walsall for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2024, report published 1 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2024
Pupils who attend Alumwell Infant School are happy, feel safe and enjoy their learning. Staff have strong relationships with pupils and want the best for them. The school's values of 'we learn, we grow, we achieve' are evident through the care given to pupils. Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and respectful. In lessons, pupils listen carefully to staff and focus hard to complete their work. At social times, pupils eat and play sensibly with their friends. The school's curriculum is designed effectively so that pupils learn a wide range of subjects. Children learn to read as soon as they start in Reception and enjoy sharing stories and learning rhymes. Since the previous inspection, the school has strengthened the curriculum and prioritised reading and mathematics. Pupils are now making better progress than in the past. Pupils have a range of additional opportunities to participate in. There are several extra-curricular activities, including choir, science club and gymnastics. Pupils can take on roles and responsibilities in school, such as school councillors and librarians. The school's 'hidden curriculum' widens pupils' experiences further. Pupils in Year 2, for instance, particularly enjoy their visit to the seaside.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not check pupils' knowledge and understanding systematically throughout lessons. This means that some pupils' misconceptions and gaps in knowledge are not addressed as quickly as they could be. The school should ensure that all teachers consistently check that pupils are secure in their learning and address any misconceptions and gaps in knowledge in a timely manner.
- There are still too many pupils who are absent and persistently absent from school. This means that pupils miss too much of their learning and other school experiences. The school should continue to work closely with families and continue to develop strategies to improve attendance.
- Leaders do not have a clear strategic overview of all aspects of their work. This means that they do not always have a precise understanding of where things need to improve further. Leaders should ensure that they accurately evaluate what is working well and what is not and use this information to improve the school further.
Pupil numbers and mix
267 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Alumwell Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | 0.3 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 83% met the expected standard |
| King Charles Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| County Bridge Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Carole-Ann Hammond
- Phone
- 01922720886
- Address
- Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UP
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 104143
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.