Hanbury Primary School
West Bromwich, B70 9NT · Sandwell · primary school
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65th 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 — 2.4/10 against 1,775 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hanbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join sewing, Young Voices, puzzle & colouring, craft, film, book & magazine, and hedgehog rescue clubs, as well as multi-sports and football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 452 pupils against a stated capacity of 483. 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 support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Hanbury Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Hanbury Primary School are described as “happy and highly motivated,” benefiting from an “ambitious, well-designed and well-sequenced curriculum.” The school fosters a strong sense of community where staff feel valued, and pupils demonstrate “exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning,” with older pupils role-modelling high standards for younger children.
- Personal development is a key strength, with pupils learning to stay safe, including online, and engaging in diverse clubs and responsibilities.
- The curriculum is “ambitious, well-designed and well-sequenced,” particularly in early reading and phonics, where staff expertise supports pupil progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “fully included in the learning” and receive effective, individualised support.
- The pastoral team provides “extensive support” for pupils with additional needs, working closely with parents who appreciate this engagement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must monitor new curriculums in some subjects to evaluate their impact, as they currently “do not know how well pupils are achieving” in these areas.
- Assessment procedures in a minority of subjects are not yet secure, leaving teachers unsure of “what gaps there are in pupils’ learning.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with rigorous recruitment processes and staff who can identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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