St Giles Church of England Primary School
Walsall Street, Willenhall, WV13 2EROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Giles Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Willenhall for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 1st of 7 primary schools in Willenhall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2014, report published 28 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Pupils are keen to come to school each day. They enjoy learning, eager to learn new things in different subjects. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum offer. The wide range of lunchtime and after-school activities, including sports and music, enriches their school experiences. The school provides a welcoming environment. Pupils value playing and learning in a diverse community. Leaders and staff make sure that each and every pupil can fully take part in school life, including attending sports clubs. The school has thought carefully about what is offered to appeal to as many pupils as possible. Pupils are diligent in their studies. From the early years through to Year 6, pupils work together well. In lessons, pupils' talk about their learning is focused. Pupils feel safe, and are kept safe, in school. They often cite trusted adults as a key reason for this. They know who they can talk to with any concerns, and do so when they need to. Staff expect pupils to learn and behave as well as they can. Pupils step up to these expectations. The school's values live and breathe at St Giles. Pupils know that staff listen to their views.
What the school should improve
- The school is not always rigorous enough in checking the effectiveness of how well pupils are learning the subjects being taught. This means that specific improvements to the implementation of the curriculum are not always identified and addressed. The school should gain a better understanding of how effectively the curriculum is taught and use this information to address any shortcomings in curriculum delivery.
- Occasionally, teachers do not check closely enough on the extent to which pupils have remembered their previous learning. Consequently, pupils' gaps in their knowledge are not identified and addressed. The school should ensure that checks on pupils' recall of previous learning are used to help pupils progress well through units of study.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
449 pupils on roll, with places for 380
Schools near St Giles Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcroft Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Fibbersley Park Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| County Bridge Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Woods Bank Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Dakin
- Phone
- 01902368308
- Address
- Walsall Street, Willenhall, WV13 2ER
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 104226
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.