The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 431
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 41.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Jayne O'Neill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
July 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Rood End Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeorge Betts Primary Academy
Primary · 738m away
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Secondary · 842m away
Langley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Q3 Academy Langley
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Orchard School
Special school · 1.2km away
Al Khair Primary School
Independent · 1.3km away
Bristnall Hall Technology College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bristnall Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rood End Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rood End Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rood End Primary School?
Rood End Primary School currently has 431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rood End Primary School take?
Rood End Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rood End Primary School?
Rood End Primary School is in Oldbury, B68 8SQ, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rood End Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rood End Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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