Lodge Farm Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lodge Farm Primary School.

Willenhall, WV124BU Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
16 October 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Willenhall School Sports College Campus
Furzebank Way
Willenhall, WV124BU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142765
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Willenhall School Sports College Campus, Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BU
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHINE ACADEMIES
Capacity
420 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
404
Free School Meals
50.0% (202 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
42.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
40
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
404 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Caring and Working Together"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Head Teacher Mrs Craine, emphasising commitment to helping all children reach their potential and inviting visitors to see Lodge Farm in action.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club

Sports

gymnastics dance games athletics swimming

Facilities

Brand New Facilities Indoor and Outdoor Play

Curriculum Highlights

Rich, exciting, creative, broad and balanced curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

A Breakfast Club from 7.45am for 3 year old Nursery is available.

SEND Provision

Lodge Farm adopts a whole‑school approach to SEND, with Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Mrs N. Lawrence-Beckles (Inclusion Manager). Parents are invited to visit with their child; if other professionals are involved, a Multi-Agency Team meeting may be held; staff may make home visits; pupils progress is monitored; some pupils may have a SEN Support Plan or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan with annual reviews.

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