New Invention Learning Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Willenhall, Walsall
New Invention Learning Academy is a primary school in Willenhall, Walsall for ages 7–11 (academy converter).
Key facts
- Address
- Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall, WV12 5SA
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Walsall
- Pupils on roll
- 362 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 23.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 24 February 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils like coming to school and feel part of a caring and welcoming community.”
- “Familiar routines at the start of the day help pupils feel settled, safe and ready to learn.”
- “Pupils work hard and enjoy their learning.”
To improve
- “They access a suitable range of personal development experiences, though these are not yet mapped into a coherent, sequential journey.”
- “Younger pupils are still learning to explain ideas linked to fundamental British values, such as democracy and the rule of law, with confidence.”
- “The personal development programme is not coherently planned.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 28 April 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 79% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Walsall.
- New Invention Infant School 0.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Woodlands Academy of Learning 0.4 mi Good Last distance published
- Beacon Academy 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Pool Hayes Primary School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Short Heath Junior School 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Rosedale Church of England C Infant School 0.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Busill Jones Primary School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Lodge Farm Primary School 1.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published