New Invention Infant School
Primary school in Willenhall, Walsall. Report card, Mar 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 17 March 2026, report published 14 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Needs attention | 11% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- Under 0.1 milesNew Invention Learning Academy
Report card, Feb 2026: 5 strong, 1 needs attention
- 0.4 milesWoodlands Academy of Learning
Good (Mar 2023)
- 0.4 milesBeacon Academy
Outstanding (Feb 2024)
- 0.5 milesPool Hayes Primary School
Requires improvement (Jul 2023)
- 0.6 milesOak Meadow Primary School
Report card, Apr 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.