Bearwood Primary School
Smethwick, B66 4HB · Sandwell · primary school
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32nd 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 — 6.7/10 against 1,440 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bearwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 465 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 465?
What Ofsted said about Bearwood Primary School
Overview
Bearwood Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders are passionate about ensuring every child succeeds. Pupils are described as happy and safe, enjoying a wide range of experiences that ‘open a world of opportunity’ both locally and beyond. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and attendance, with staff applying rules consistently and fairly.
Strengths
- Leaders have planned an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to build on previous learning and achieve well in lessons.
- Reading is prioritised with daily teaching; staff are ‘highly skilled’ and ensure books match the sounds pupils are learning, helping all pupils read fluently and accurately.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported’ and achieve well, with needs swiftly identified and met by skilled adults.
- The school fosters strong personal and social development through visits to places of worship, learning about different cultures, and taking on responsibilities such as school council roles.
- Staff feel ‘valued and listened to’, with leaders supporting them to manage workload and well-being effectively.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum is not ‘coherently sequenced’ in some areas, meaning children do not always have opportunities to practise and apply their learning well.
- Leaders do not consistently identify and address gaps in learning in a few subjects, leaving some pupils without the prior knowledge needed to access new learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising pupils’ welfare, ensuring staff are trained to report concerns, and working closely with external agencies to support children in need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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