Sunshine Infant and Nursery School
URN: 104145 • Walsall WS3 1HF
Overview
- Name
- Sunshine Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 104145
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S Corkindale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01922710174
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blakenall Lane, Walsall WS3 1HF
Summary
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School, located in Walsall, is a community primary school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11. With a current enrollment of 164 students and a capacity for 180, the school serves a diverse community, with 65.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school is part of the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, which collaborates with other schools to enhance educational experiences.
The school’s ethos is built around its Sunshine Values, which promote kindness, respect, and hard work. The curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and a love of learning, ensuring that children are engaged and supported in their educational journey. Emphasis is placed on reading as a foundational skill, alongside the development of important social values such as tolerance and resilience.
Sunshine Academy aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school’s commitment to inclusivity ensures that every child’s needs are met, preparing them for future educational opportunities and instilling a lifelong passion for learning.
The school’s ethos is built around its Sunshine Values, which promote kindness, respect, and hard work. The curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and a love of learning, ensuring that children are engaged and supported in their educational journey. Emphasis is placed on reading as a foundational skill, alongside the development of important social values such as tolerance and resilience.
Sunshine Academy aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school’s commitment to inclusivity ensures that every child’s needs are met, preparing them for future educational opportunities and instilling a lifelong passion for learning.
Useful links
- Proud to be part of the (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Delves Infant School (73.3)
- St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (71.3)
- Park Hall Infant School (70.2)
- Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (69.2)
- Landywood Primary School (66.0)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 164
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 79
- FSM %
- 65.50
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 164 | 85 | 79 | 180 | 65.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 194 | 96 | 98 | 180 | 64.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 197 | 94 | 103 | 180 | 62.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 197 | 94 | 103 | 180 | 62.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 106 | 100 | 180 | 59.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 218 | 118 | 100 | 180 | 53.70 |
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