The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 60.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Katie Jenks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandgate Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0SX
Town setting
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Summerhill Primary Academy
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Ocker Hill Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Ocker Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Glebefields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Glebefields Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glebefields Primary School?
Glebefields Primary School currently has 386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glebefields Primary School take?
Glebefields Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Glebefields Primary School?
Glebefields Primary School is in Tipton, DY4 0SX, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glebefields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Glebefields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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