The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Ann Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Stanway Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 441m away
Eaton Valley Primary School
Primary · 710m away
The Phoenix Collegiate
Secondary · 824m away
Hargate Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sandwell Community School
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Pennyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shireland CBSO Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in West Bromwich, B71 1RP, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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