New Invention Infant School
New Invention Infant School is a primary school (Community school), ages 3–7, in Willenhall, WV12, run by Walsall council. It has 320 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 March 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas — inspected 17 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 320 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 17.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 43.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.93% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.67% | 2024/25 |
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