The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
107
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, 23 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
- 463
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Skett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Darbys Hill Road, Tividale, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 1SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrace Mary Primary School
Primary · 330m away
Tividale Hall Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Tividale Community Arts College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Tividale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Burnt Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Rounds Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Rowley Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oakham Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakham Primary School?
Oakham Primary School currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakham Primary School take?
Oakham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakham Primary School?
Oakham Primary School is in Oldbury, B69 1SG, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oakham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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