Great Bridge Primary School
Tipton, DY4 7DE · Sandwell · primary school
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26th 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,028 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Bridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join multi-sports and Scratch Computing clubs, play football, and attend trips to Ash End Farm, the Birmingham Hippodrome, and Wroxeter Roman City. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 457 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multi-sports club?
What Ofsted said about Great Bridge Primary School
Overview
Great Bridge Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring and inclusive" environment where pupils are "friendly and polite." The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they thrive within a community that values equality and achievement.
Strengths
- Staff have "strong relationships with pupils" and the school’s values of "all valued, all achieving, all equal" are evident in the care provided.
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" with clear progression, particularly benefiting early years children who become "independent learners."
- Reading is a "clear priority," with a phonics programme that ensures most pupils gain the skills to "read fluently."
- Pupils feel safe due to effective routines and quick responses to bullying, while also developing a good understanding of "fundamental British values."
- Leaders focus on staff well-being, resulting in a positive culture where staff "work closely together and support each other well."
Areas to improve
- The school must address high rates of persistent absence, particularly among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, to prevent them from missing "valuable learning."
- Teachers in some subjects do not check pupils’ knowledge and understanding "well enough," meaning misconceptions are not addressed quickly enough.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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