The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 34.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- OCKER HILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joseph Farmer (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOcker Hill Infant School
Primary · Very close
Jubilee Park Academy
Primary · 709m away
Gospel Oak School
Secondary · 940m away
Glebefields Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Joseph Turner Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Great Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wednesbury Oak Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Holyhead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ocker Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ocker Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ocker Hill Academy?
Ocker Hill Academy currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ocker Hill Academy take?
Ocker Hill Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ocker Hill Academy?
Ocker Hill Academy is in Tipton, DY4 0DS, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ocker Hill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ocker Hill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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