The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 658
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Miss Elaine Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Location
Hollyhedge Road, Pennyhill Primary School, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 3BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandwell Community School
Pupil referral unit · 718m away
Hall Green Primary School
Primary · 846m away
The Priory Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Phoenix Collegiate
Secondary · 1.1km away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Homeschool
Independent · 1.5km away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pennyhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pennyhill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pennyhill Primary School?
Pennyhill Primary School currently has 658 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pennyhill Primary School take?
Pennyhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pennyhill Primary School?
Pennyhill Primary School is in West Bromwich, B71 3BU, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pennyhill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pennyhill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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