Walmley Infant School
Walmley Ash Road, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walmley Infant School is a primary school in Sutton Coldfield for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2013, report published 19 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
This is a happy, highly inclusive school. The right of everyone to be respected and treated equally is central to its ethos. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are valued members of the school community. They are actively involved in all aspects of school life. Parents and carers speak highly of the support and kindness shown by staff. There is a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere around the school. Pupils behave well. This starts in the early years, where children are taught to live and breathe five rules: 'Kind hands, kind words, kind feet, be safe, be ready to learn'. Pupils of all ages try their best to live by these. They get along well together. They are comfortable, safe and secure. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Expectations for learning are clear. Pupils work hard and achieve well, especially in early reading and mathematics. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Sport and physical activity are important parts of school life. One pupil proudly explained, 'Being active makes our brains and bodies stronger.' Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and events, including boccia, archery and street dance. These experiences broaden pupils' interests.
What the school should improve
- In key stage 1, a small number of subjects are at an early stage of development. This means that, at times, the curriculum is not yet fully implemented as intended. The school should ensure that the curriculum is implemented as intended so that pupils achieve well in all subjects and improvements are sustained.
- The indoor learning environment in the nursery is not as well designed or equipped as it could be to support children's learning. The school should continue with its plans to ensure that the learning environment in nursery is appropriately designed and equipped to support the aims of the ambitious early years curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
315 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Walmley Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Deanery Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Pegasus Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Murphy
- Phone
- 01213511355
- Address
- Walmley Ash Road, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1JB
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103544
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.