Grace Mary Primary School
Oldbury, B69 1LD · Sandwell · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.3/10 against 2,311 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Grace Mary Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 241?
What Ofsted said about Grace Mary Primary School
Overview
Grace Mary Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report confirms that pupils are excited to learn, feel safe, and benefit from a consistently applied curriculum rooted in exemplary behaviour and explicit teaching.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “impressive in its design,” with knowledge carefully organised in a clear sequence and delivered to an “extremely high standard.”
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional achievement,” particularly in mathematics, and early reading is prioritised with staff who are “very well trained” in phonics.
- The “exceptionally strong enrichment offer” helps pupils learn important life skills, with activities like orienteering and coding being firm favourites.
- Leaders and governors are “highly ambitious for all pupils,” holding the headteacher to account effectively while providing “superb professional development” for staff.
- Provision for early years and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is highly effective, ensuring children get off to a “great start” and achieve well.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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