Lower Farm Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Bakewell Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lower Farm Primary School is a primary school in Walsall for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 11th of 50 primary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 December 2018, report published 13 January 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 April 2024

Pupils are happy and enjoy their lessons at Lower Farm. Pupils feel safe and well cared for by staff whom they trust. One pupil commented, 'Everything about the school is amazing.' The school has lofty expectations for pupils to reach their full potential. Pupils work hard in lessons and realise these high expectations. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve particularly well in this school because of the high- quality extra support they receive. The school expects pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils to attain as well as their peers. Learning gaps are closing. Pupils take on many extra responsibilities. These help them to become independent and grow in confidence through taking on roles such as head boy and head girl. Some pupils are digital leaders and place a great emphasis on supporting the well-being of their peers. Pupils want to play their part in the local community. Visits to a local care home have raised their awareness of caring for others in the community. Around school and in lessons, pupils behave well. Occasionally, when pupils fall out, they like to resolve any difficulties without troubling the staff. They know the school behaviour rules and abide by them.

What the school should improve

  • In a few subjects, some pupils do not always remember key knowledge or vocabulary. This hampers them knowing and remembering more over time. The school should fully embed the learning of key knowledge and ensure that pupils understand key vocabulary.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

463 pupils on roll, with places for 482

Eligible for free school meals38%

38%, 11.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.4%

5.4%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.2%

13.2%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lower Farm Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich0.6 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
All Saints National Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good36% met the expected standard
Rivers Primary Academy0.9 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard54% met the expected standard
Elmore Green Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Rawlins
Address
Bakewell Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3QH
Local authority
Walsall
URN
104169

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.