Brandhall Primary School
Oldbury, B68 0SH · Sandwell · primary school
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17th 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 — 8.8/10 against 1,749 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brandhall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 431 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Brandhall Primary School
Overview
Brandhall Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and friendly community" where pupils are warmly greeted and feel safe. The report highlights a calm environment with well-behaved pupils, driven by a consistent behaviour approach and strong staff-pupil relationships. Leaders are ambitious, maintaining an accurate view of the school while addressing the ongoing impact of the pandemic.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully planned to meet the needs of all pupils," with teachers who "present learning in a way that engages and excites pupils."
- Staff are "highly skilled in teaching early reading and phonics," supported by a diverse range of high-quality books and regular reading workshops for parents.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "rigorous," ensuring they are "successful in school" through adapted learning and external agency collaboration.
- Pupils benefit from a "rich set of experiences," including enrichment opportunities like gardening and chess, and leadership roles such as prefects and eco-warriors.
- The early years provide a "good start," with staff carefully planning learning to build on children’s prior knowledge and interests.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the sequence of learning is not clear enough, meaning pupils do not always build on prior knowledge as well as they could.
- Some pupils who have fallen behind in reading are not catching up sufficiently and lack the expected confidence and accuracy.
Safeguarding
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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