Whetstone Field Primary School
Community primary school in Walsall (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
Our school is situated in Beaufort Way, Aldridge. We are a one form entry primary school with a reputation for providing an excellent education for children between three and eleven years of age. The school has always had high standards coupled with a happy, welcoming atmosphere and has grown steadily to the present day where it is oversubscribed.
As a school we expect the children to work hard, but also to enjoy coming here to experience a broad and balanced curriculum with opportunities to excel in different areas. Please contact the school if you would like to have a look around with a view to your child joining us!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Swimming
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Food for LifeRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 104198
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Constituency
- Aldridge-Brownhills
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kevin Thorley | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2000 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Samantha Kirby | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Nowell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Charlotte Oakes | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Catherine Larkin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jasbir Raindi | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Suze Mather | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Laura Hinton | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2016 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Suzanne Letts | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mr Stuart Cox | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2013 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Stephanie Perry Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Amy Jones Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jayne Richardson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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