The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 35.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mr Andrew Fowler (Acting-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
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Horton Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Secondary · 356m away
Sandwell College
16 plus · 639m away
Lodge Primary School
Primary · 698m away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 799m away
The British Muslim School
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Hanbury Primary School
Primary · 976m away
Shireland Biomedical Utc
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lyng Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lyng Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lyng Primary School?
Lyng Primary School currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyng Primary School take?
Lyng Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lyng Primary School?
Lyng Primary School is in West Bromwich, B70 7SQ, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyng Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lyng Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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