Pelsall Village School

A good community school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pelsall Village School.

Walsall, WS34NJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Old Town Lane
Pelsall
Walsall, WS34NJ
Phone
1922682073
Website
pelsallvillage.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104214
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Old Town Lane, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4NJ
Website
www.pelsallvillage.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
330 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
295
Free School Meals
46.8% (138 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
46.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 106.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
295 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every Child, Every Chance, Every day."

Democracy Rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

The school promotes Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day with strong pastoral care and a community feel. It emphasizes self-regulation through FAB 5, a maths-focused approach, and active parental involvement through school workshops.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Pelsall Pirates - Before and After School Club

Sports

Netball Football Swimming Inter-school sporting activities

Facilities

The Thrive Hive SRP unit (on site) Little Villagers and Bigger Villagers Nurture Groups (on site) Pelsall Pirates Before and After School Club (wraparound care facility)

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics taught via Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised with daily 30-minute phonics lessons KS1 reading approach includes daily phonics, reading practice sessions and a book home to practice fluency KS2 reading includes VIPERS Reading lessons (3 per week) and 2 independent reading sessions with a focus on comprehension and vocabulary Maths delivered using the White Rose scheme with a daily rotating focus (Number, Calculation, Fractions/Decimals/Percentages, Measures/Shape) and BIG Maths weekly focus tests Foundation Curriculum taught as stand-alone Geography, History, Art and DT lessons with year-by-year knowledge building and half-term topic structure Reading scheme linked to National Curriculum resources; Read Write Inc/Ruth Miskin Literacy is referenced for KS1 reading Nectar Project days and other project-based learning referenced in curriculum materials National Curriculum references and policy pages linked for English, Mathematics and Science

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Pelsall Pirates - Before and After School Club

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes on-site SENCo & Nurture Manager; Thrive Hive SRP unit and Little Villagers/Bigger Villagers nurture groups to support SEMH and SEND needs.

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