St John's Church of England Primary School
Brook Lane, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Walsall for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 12th of 50 primary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 21 November 2023
- 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 10 October 2023
All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish here. From the moment they set foot in Nursery, they feel safe and become caring young people. Pupils rightly have confidence that there are always adults to talk to. Staff deal with any bullying or unacceptable behaviour right away. Pupils, staff and many parents and carers value the family feel of the school. The vision of being a 'family of diverse, unique and equal people' is brought alive for everyone in school. All pupils, but especially pupils with SEND, are well supported to be successful. The school's ambitions for pupils' learning and developing life skills are met. Pupils understand that respect is a two-way process. Staff model the school's values. Pupils follow in their footsteps. Apart from the occasional lapse, pupils grow and develop in managing their own behaviour. They recognise and accept that some pupils need extra help on occasion to do the right things in the right way. Residentials, responsibilities, the right to have your voice heard and to vote are intrinsic to school life. Parents and pupils appreciate these. Both see the school as a nurturing place where memories are made.
What the school should improve
- The school is not expecting enough of the most able pupils. This means these pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to adapt learning activities in a way that fully extends the most able pupils and allows them to meet their full potential.
- The school does not ensure that staff consistently address basic errors in spelling and punctuation well enough. This means pupils are sometimes unaware of when they have got something wrong. The school should continue to build on its current systems to tighten up how staff make sure pupils know what is wrong and what to do about it.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
340 pupils on roll, with places for 394
Schools near St John's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Wood School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Castlefort Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Leighswood School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Millfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew C Mills
- Phone
- 01543452197
- Address
- Brook Lane, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9NA
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 104228
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.