The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Ashton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands, B68 9BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Bleakhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Brandhall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Abbey Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Perryfields Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
World's End Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lightwoods Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lightwoods Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lightwoods Primary Academy?
Lightwoods Primary Academy currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lightwoods Primary Academy take?
Lightwoods Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lightwoods Primary Academy?
Lightwoods Primary Academy is in Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9BG, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lightwoods Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lightwoods Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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