The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- The Rowley Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Craig Westby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Lawrence Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6DR
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Old Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Old Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Hill Primary School?
Old Hill Primary School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Hill Primary School take?
Old Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Hill Primary School?
Old Hill Primary School is in Cradley Heath, B64 6DR, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Old Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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