The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Clare Sturmey (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawfield Road, Tividale, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 1LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakham Primary School
Primary · 330m away
Tividale Community Arts College
Secondary · 976m away
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Secondary · 976m away
Rounds Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tividale Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tividale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Rowley Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grace Mary Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grace Mary Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grace Mary Primary School?
Grace Mary Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grace Mary Primary School take?
Grace Mary Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grace Mary Primary School?
Grace Mary Primary School is in Oldbury, B69 1LD, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grace Mary Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grace Mary Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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