Annie Lennard Primary School
Smethwick, B67 6LE · Sandwell · primary school
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53rd of 84 primary schools in Sandwell we can score, 93 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 1,916 of them, against 3.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Annie Lennard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Lego club and play football or multisports. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How are class sizes managed when the school is near its full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Annie Lennard Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that pupils are at the heart of the school, benefiting from a "caring and supportive environment" where they feel happy and thrive socially. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who "achieve well" and are proud of their school. The report confirms that all key judgement areas, including the quality of education and leadership, are rated as Good.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and polite," demonstrating respect for one another and adults, with behaviour described as a "pleasure to witness."
- Reading has a "high profile," with phonics taught "consistently well" to ensure children get off to a "strong start."
- Staff are "alert to their individual needs," providing bespoke support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered" to help pupils build knowledge over time, supported by regular checks on learning in most subjects.
- Pupils enjoy broadening experiences, including after-school clubs, national singing events, and residential visits.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not adapt tasks sufficiently to meet diverse pupil needs, meaning "learning is not always as effective as it could be."
- In subjects with less developed curricula, staff do not check learning thoroughly enough, leading to unidentified "gaps in their knowledge."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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