The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Miss Helen Hale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mount Street, Great Bridge Junior & Infant School, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlbright Education Centre
Pupil referral unit · 749m away
Q3 Academy Tipton
Secondary · 749m away
Joseph Turner Primary School
Primary · 758m away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary · 937m away
Jubilee Park Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dudley Port School
Independent · 1.1km away
Ocker Hill Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Bridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Bridge Primary School?
Great Bridge Primary School currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Bridge Primary School take?
Great Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Bridge Primary School?
Great Bridge Primary School is in Tipton, DY4 7DE, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Bridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Bridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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