The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 45% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 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
- 428
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Laura Collins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Powis Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlbright Education Centre
Pupil referral unit · 402m away
Q3 Academy Tipton
Secondary · 402m away
Jubilee Park Academy
Primary · 464m away
Summerhill Primary Academy
Primary · 564m away
Great Bridge Primary School
Primary · 758m away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Glebefields Primary School
Primary · 925m away
Ocker Hill Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Joseph Turner Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Turner Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Joseph Turner Primary School?
Joseph Turner Primary School currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Joseph Turner Primary School take?
Joseph Turner Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Joseph Turner Primary School?
Joseph Turner Primary School is in Tipton, DY4 0RN, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Joseph Turner Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Joseph Turner Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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