How many pupils does New Invention Infant School have?

New Invention Infant School has 335 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is New Invention Infant School's Ofsted rating?

New Invention Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).

Where is New Invention Infant School?

New Invention Infant School is located at Cannock Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5SA.

New Invention Infant School

Cannock Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5SA

Good

Inspected 23 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–7

Ages

335

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About New Invention Infant School

New Invention Infant School is a community school in Willenhall, Walsall, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 335 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021) rated it Good. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 43.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Walsall →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 335 / 270 (124%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.2%

Free school meals

43.8%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

14.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

5.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.9 vs 2023/24

19.55

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24

£46,471

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↓ −£677 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,632

Spend per pupil

£7,449

Income per pupil

37%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cannock Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5SA
Phone: 01922710871
Headteacher: Debbie Ann Naffati
Website: http://www.invention-i.walsall.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is New Invention Infant School?: New Invention Infant School is a community school in Willenhall, Walsall, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does New Invention Infant School have?: New Invention Infant School has 335 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is New Invention Infant School's Ofsted rating?: New Invention Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).
Where is New Invention Infant School?: New Invention Infant School is located at Cannock Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5SA.

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