The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 45% 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
55%
-7.0pp 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)
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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 798
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 45.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Keen (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
Monitoring visit
December 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Addenbrooke Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6HT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery?
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery currently has 798 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery take?
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery?
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery is in Smethwick, B67 6HT, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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