The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 43.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Haywood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bearwood Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4HB
Town setting
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Abbey Junior School
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Lordswood Boys' School
Secondary · 758m away
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Secondary · 808m away
Shireland Technology Primary
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George Dixon Academy
Secondary · 967m away
Annie Lennard Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bearwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bearwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bearwood Primary School?
Bearwood Primary School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bearwood Primary School take?
Bearwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bearwood Primary School?
Bearwood Primary School is in Smethwick, B66 4HB, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bearwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bearwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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