What did School Atlas judge New Invention Learning Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged New Invention Learning Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend New Invention Learning Academy?

New Invention Learning Academy has 362 pupils on roll.

What ages does New Invention Learning Academy take?

New Invention Learning Academy admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is New Invention Learning Academy located?

New Invention Learning Academy is located in Willenhall, WV12 5SA, Walsall.

How do I apply to New Invention Learning Academy?

New Invention Learning Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Year 3 places decided at New Invention Learning Academy?

When New Invention Learning Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care (looked after children) or previously in public care — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care, as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Sibling — Pupils who have an older sibling already in attendance at the school, and who will be still attending the school at the proposed admission date. A sibling is a child who resides at the same address as the child for whom a place is being requested and is one of the following: A brother or sister sharing the same parents; A half-brother or sister sharing one common parent; A step-brother or sister (ie related by their parent's marriage); Any other child for whom it can be demonstrated that he or she is residing permanently at the same address (eg. under the terms of a residence order). In the event that there is an insufficient number of places to allocate to twins, triplets or other children from multiple births, a decision will be made as to which child(ren) the place(s) are to be offered. In this situation a place or places will be offered to the first born (older child(ren)) and in cases where this is not known, the offer will be decided by lot; 3. Medical factors — If parents believe there are specific medical reasons for claiming priority for a child to attend a particular school, the relevant part of the preference form must be completed and evidence to support the claim must be submitted. This can relate to either the child or the parent, for example where one or both parents or the child has a disability that may make travel to a school further away from home more difficult. Medical evidence must be submitted in writing from a medical practitioner and should state why the preferred school is the only school that can meet the child's needs, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: For flats/apartments at the same address, priority will be given to applicants living at the lowest numbered flat/apartment and/or the flat/apartment on the lower floor.

What is the largest ethnic background at New Invention Learning Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57.7% of pupils at New Invention Learning Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

New Invention Learning Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How places are decided at New Invention Learning Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care (looked after children) or previously in public care — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care, as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
2Sibling — Pupils who have an older sibling already in attendance at the school, and who will be still attending the school at the proposed admission date. A sibling is a child who resides at the same address as the child for whom a place is being requested and is one of the following: A brother or sister sharing the same parents; A half-brother or sister sharing one common parent; A step-brother or sister (ie related by their parent's marriage); Any other child for whom it can be demonstrated that he or she is residing permanently at the same address (eg. under the terms of a residence order). In the event that there is an insufficient number of places to allocate to twins, triplets or other children from multiple births, a decision will be made as to which child(ren) the place(s) are to be offered. In this situation a place or places will be offered to the first born (older child(ren)) and in cases where this is not known, the offer will be decided by lot.
3Medical factors — If parents believe there are specific medical reasons for claiming priority for a child to attend a particular school, the relevant part of the preference form must be completed and evidence to support the claim must be submitted. This can relate to either the child or the parent, for example where one or both parents or the child has a disability that may make travel to a school further away from home more difficult. Medical evidence must be submitted in writing from a medical practitioner and should state why the preferred school is the only school that can meet the child's needs.
4Children of staff at Primary Learning Trust — Children of members of staff where the member of staff has been employed by Primary Learning Trust for two years or more, at the time at which the application for admission to School is made. (subject to verification by the Trust)
5Distance — Distance will be measured in a straight line from the centre point of the home address to the centre point of the school address using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

If two applications tie: For flats/apartments at the same address, priority will be given to applicants living at the lowest numbered flat/apartment and/or the flat/apartment on the lower floor.

The document covers two schools: Ryders Hayes School (PAN 60, Reception to Year 6) and New Invention Learning Academy (PAN 90, Year 3 to Year 6). Criterion 4 (Paired Infant and Junior Schools) is stated as only applicable to New Invention Learning Academy and is therefore not listed here. EHCP children are not explicitly mentioned in the oversubscription criteria, though the policy notes children subject to a local authority direction or Fair Access Protocol take precedence over the waiting list. Twins/multiples tie-break decided by lot if birth order unknown.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

New Invention Learning Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge New Invention Learning Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged New Invention Learning Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend New Invention Learning Academy?: New Invention Learning Academy has 362 pupils on roll.
What ages does New Invention Learning Academy take?: New Invention Learning Academy admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is New Invention Learning Academy located?: New Invention Learning Academy is located in Willenhall, WV12 5SA, Walsall.
How do I apply to New Invention Learning Academy?: New Invention Learning Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Year 3 places decided at New Invention Learning Academy?: When New Invention Learning Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care (looked after children) or previously in public care — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care, as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Sibling — Pupils who have an older sibling already in attendance at the school, and who will be still attending the school at the proposed admission date. A sibling is a child who resides at the same address as the child for whom a place is being requested and is one of the following: A brother or sister sharing the same parents; A half-brother or sister sharing one common parent; A step-brother or sister (ie related by their parent's marriage); Any other child for whom it can be demonstrated that he or she is residing permanently at the same address (eg. under the terms of a residence order). In the event that there is an insufficient number of places to allocate to twins, triplets or other children from multiple births, a decision will be made as to which child(ren) the place(s) are to be offered. In this situation a place or places will be offered to the first born (older child(ren)) and in cases where this is not known, the offer will be decided by lot; 3. Medical factors — If parents believe there are specific medical reasons for claiming priority for a child to attend a particular school, the relevant part of the preference form must be completed and evidence to support the claim must be submitted. This can relate to either the child or the parent, for example where one or both parents or the child has a disability that may make travel to a school further away from home more difficult. Medical evidence must be submitted in writing from a medical practitioner and should state why the preferred school is the only school that can meet the child's needs, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: For flats/apartments at the same address, priority will be given to applicants living at the lowest numbered flat/apartment and/or the flat/apartment on the lower floor.
What is the largest ethnic background at New Invention Learning Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57.7% of pupils at New Invention Learning Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at New Invention Learning Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care (looked after children) or previously in public care — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care, as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
2Sibling — Pupils who have an older sibling already in attendance at the school, and who will be still attending the school at the proposed admission date. A sibling is a child who resides at the same address as the child for whom a place is being requested and is one of the following: A brother or sister sharing the same parents; A half-brother or sister sharing one common parent; A step-brother or sister (ie related by their parent's marriage); Any other child for whom it can be demonstrated that he or she is residing permanently at the same address (eg. under the terms of a residence order). In the event that there is an insufficient number of places to allocate to twins, triplets or other children from multiple births, a decision will be made as to which child(ren) the place(s) are to be offered. In this situation a place or places will be offered to the first born (older child(ren)) and in cases where this is not known, the offer will be decided by lot.
3Medical factors — If parents believe there are specific medical reasons for claiming priority for a child to attend a particular school, the relevant part of the preference form must be completed and evidence to support the claim must be submitted. This can relate to either the child or the parent, for example where one or both parents or the child has a disability that may make travel to a school further away from home more difficult. Medical evidence must be submitted in writing from a medical practitioner and should state why the preferred school is the only school that can meet the child's needs.
4Children of staff at Primary Learning Trust — Children of members of staff where the member of staff has been employed by Primary Learning Trust for two years or more, at the time at which the application for admission to School is made. (subject to verification by the Trust)
5Distance — Distance will be measured in a straight line from the centre point of the home address to the centre point of the school address using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

If two applications tie: For flats/apartments at the same address, priority will be given to applicants living at the lowest numbered flat/apartment and/or the flat/apartment on the lower floor.

New Invention Learning Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge New Invention Learning Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged New Invention Learning Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend New Invention Learning Academy?: New Invention Learning Academy has 362 pupils on roll.
What ages does New Invention Learning Academy take?: New Invention Learning Academy admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is New Invention Learning Academy located?: New Invention Learning Academy is located in Willenhall, WV12 5SA, Walsall.
How do I apply to New Invention Learning Academy?: New Invention Learning Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Year 3 places decided at New Invention Learning Academy?: When New Invention Learning Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care (looked after children) or previously in public care — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care, as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Sibling — Pupils who have an older sibling already in attendance at the school, and who will be still attending the school at the proposed admission date. A sibling is a child who resides at the same address as the child for whom a place is being requested and is one of the following: A brother or sister sharing the same parents; A half-brother or sister sharing one common parent; A step-brother or sister (ie related by their parent's marriage); Any other child for whom it can be demonstrated that he or she is residing permanently at the same address (eg. under the terms of a residence order). In the event that there is an insufficient number of places to allocate to twins, triplets or other children from multiple births, a decision will be made as to which child(ren) the place(s) are to be offered. In this situation a place or places will be offered to the first born (older child(ren)) and in cases where this is not known, the offer will be decided by lot; 3. Medical factors — If parents believe there are specific medical reasons for claiming priority for a child to attend a particular school, the relevant part of the preference form must be completed and evidence to support the claim must be submitted. This can relate to either the child or the parent, for example where one or both parents or the child has a disability that may make travel to a school further away from home more difficult. Medical evidence must be submitted in writing from a medical practitioner and should state why the preferred school is the only school that can meet the child's needs, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: For flats/apartments at the same address, priority will be given to applicants living at the lowest numbered flat/apartment and/or the flat/apartment on the lower floor.
What is the largest ethnic background at New Invention Learning Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57.7% of pupils at New Invention Learning Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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