New Invention Infant School
Community primary school in Willenhall (Walsall).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
As a former pupil here from the age of 3, I am proud and privileged to lead such a caring and effective learning community. Our school is a welcoming and inclusive place where nurture and education go hand in hand as we inspire every child for a brighter future.
We support every child and family through a warm, engaging and inclusive approach to learning, where every single child matters and achieves their very best regardless of their barriers. Our mantra We can...we will...together encapsulates our drive and philosophy that teamwork and joined-up thinking brings everyone together for the same purpose.
I truly believe and advocate that all children deserve the very best education we can give in a safe and positive environment which looks at supporting the whole child. At New Invention Infant School, we grow children educationally, socially and emotionally to become the best possible citizens of the future.
Remember, my door is always open, your ideas, wishes and feelings are important to us, so that we can continue to grow together.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Rugby
Key facts
- URN
- 104187
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Constituency
- Wolverhampton North East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carol Hunt | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Hunter | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kelly Thomson-Dolan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Michael Keane | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Louise Meredith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Debbie Ann Naffati | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Councillor Ian Shires Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lisa Spooner Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Rupy Pandaal Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record