Eaton Valley Primary School
West Bromwich, B71 4BU · Sandwell · primary school
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58th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 2,685 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eaton Valley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Century, Yoga & Mindfulness, Photography, and Nature & Gardening clubs. Sports include football, multi sports, dodgeball, and cricket, while dance covers the arts. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 465. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 54.0%? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Eaton Valley Primary School
Overview
Eaton Valley Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, friendly place" where pupils enjoy learning and are fully included. The report highlights a strong school culture underpinned by the mantra ‘all different; all equal’, with leaders maintaining high expectations and a clear vision to help pupils "aim high".
Strengths
- Safeguarding arrangements are "exemplary", with staff being "relentless in ensuring that pupils and families receive the right support" to keep them safe.
- Pupils benefit from a carefully planned "curriculum promise" that reflects community diversity and offers wide opportunities, such as applying for school jobs.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with books "carefully matched to the sounds" pupils are learning and regular assessments to catch up those struggling.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "very effective personalised provision" and are fully included in all aspects of school life.
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils create a "fun but purposeful learning environment", with staff actively engaging in activities like skipping and dancing with children.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must further develop staff expertise in phonics, particularly for those supporting older pupils who are at earlier stages of learning to read, to ensure all become fluent readers.
- In some subjects, the curriculum vision is not yet fully embedded; leaders should ensure all teachers understand how the curriculum is sequenced so pupils can "know more and remember more, over time".
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding is "exemplary", with meticulous record-keeping, vigilant staff, and effective use of external support to ensure pupils and families receive timely help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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