Palfrey Junior School
URN: 104160 • Walsall WS1 4AH
Overview
- Name
- Palfrey Junior School
- URN
- 104160
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Hill (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01922721092
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dale Street, Walsall WS1 4AH
Summary
Palfrey Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Walsall, catering to children aged 7 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 361 pupils, the school aims to provide a high standard of education in a safe and stimulating environment. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Little Acorns to Mighty Oaks," emphasizing growth and development as students progress through their education.
The curriculum at Palfrey Junior School is designed to be engaging and varied, incorporating a range of extra-curricular opportunities such as leadership roles, themed days, and community projects. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging among its pupils, while also promoting British values and respect for diversity.
In addition to its educational offerings, Palfrey Junior School actively supports its local community through initiatives like the Hub @ Palfrey, which aims to strengthen connections with families and enhance community engagement. With a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (48.8%), the school is committed to ensuring that all children have the resources and support they need to succeed.
The curriculum at Palfrey Junior School is designed to be engaging and varied, incorporating a range of extra-curricular opportunities such as leadership roles, themed days, and community projects. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging among its pupils, while also promoting British values and respect for diversity.
In addition to its educational offerings, Palfrey Junior School actively supports its local community through initiatives like the Hub @ Palfrey, which aims to strengthen connections with families and enhance community engagement. With a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (48.8%), the school is committed to ensuring that all children have the resources and support they need to succeed.
Useful links
- Newsletter 4 - 10/10/25 (download)
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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
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 361
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 193
- FSM %
- 48.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 361 | 168 | 193 | 360 | 48.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 363 | 180 | 183 | 360 | 43.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 361 | 193 | 168 | 360 | 36.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 361 | 193 | 168 | 360 | 36.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 358 | 191 | 167 | 360 | 34.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 365 | 197 | 168 | 360 | 26.80 |
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