St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich is a primary school in Walsall for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 9th of 50 primary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2013, report published 18 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Pupils feel safe and valued at St Peter's Catholic Primary School. One pupil, reflecting the views of many, commented, 'Teachers have a smile on their face when we come into school each morning.' Pupils speak highly about the school, the leadership of the headteacher and the adults that work with them. Leaders and staff want the best for pupils. They are working hard to continue improving outcomes in reading and mathematics. Further work is required to help pupils reach higher standards in writing. Pupils behave well in lessons and learn collaboratively. Breaktimes are well organised and fun. Pupils play ball games, dance and use a range of equipment. Pupils are not concerned about bullying because it does not happen often. When it does, teachers deal with incidents quickly. A few pupils sometimes find it difficult to follow the school rules. They are well supported by staff and are helped to make the right choices. Pupils learn to be responsible citizens. They contribute to the local community by raising funds for charities and supporting local food banks. Pupils benefit from a range of clubs, for example Zumba, rugby and multi-sports. They can also participate in musical instrument tuition and perform in school concerts.
What the school should improve
- Not enough pupils reach the expected standard in writing. This is because some pupils have not yet developed the skills to write for different audiences, to use punctation and grammar skills correctly, or write neatly. The school should ensure that the teaching of writing helps pupils to build up these skills.
- The changes to the wider curriculum planning are recent. As a result, pupils have historical gaps in their learning. The school should continue to embed the curriculum plans so that pupils' knowledge and skills develop securely year on year.
- Some parents have mixed views of the school's work. They commented that communication from the school is not as effective as it could be. The school should strengthen its communication with parents so that parents feel fully informed about the actions leaders are taking in response to any concerns and the improvements leaders are making.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
214 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints National Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Elmore Green Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Field Road Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lower Farm Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Sunshine Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kathleen Hinton
- Phone
- 01922710872
- Address
- Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LY
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 104234
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.