Schools

Schools in Palfrey

There are 8 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Palfrey: 6 primary, 1 nursery, 1 secondary. 50% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 85% across Walsall. Among the best results: Fullbrook Nursery School and Joseph Leckie Academy.

WS1, Walsall · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Palfrey

8schools and nurseries

50%good or betterWalsall: 85%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Palfrey Junior School Primary · 359 pupils · 0.15 miles Report card May 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
Palfrey Infant School Primary · 310 pupils · 0.2 miles Requires improvement (2022)
Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy Primary · 313 pupils · 0.25 miles Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
Fullbrook Nursery School Nursery · 120 pupils · 0.4 miles Outstanding (2024)
Caldmore Primary Academy Primary · 436 pupils · 0.4 miles Good in every area (2025)
Joseph Leckie Academy Secondary · 1524 pupils · 0.5 miles Report card Apr 2026: Strong standard in 2, expected standard in 5
Whitehall Junior Community School Primary · 340 pupils · 0.55 miles Good (2022)
Hillary Primary School Primary · 675 pupils · 0.6 miles Requires improvement (2023)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 8 Sept0.25 miles

Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Needs attention. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy, WS1 3HS
School inspectionSun 10 May0.15 miles

Palfrey Junior School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Palfrey Junior School, WS1 4AH

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Palfrey	8	50%
New Mills	5	20%
Caldmore	10	70%
Highgate	12	75%
Bescot	4	50%
Pleck	3	0%
The Delves	5	100%

See every Walsall school on the Walsall schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Palfrey?

8 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Palfrey.

Are the schools in Palfrey good?

50% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 85% across Walsall.