Hargate Primary School
West Bromwich, B71 1PG · Sandwell · primary school
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14th 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 — 6.7/10 against 2,013 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hargate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and swimming lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 493 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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
Since the inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Hargate Primary School
Overview
Hargate Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a "well-led, friendly and hopeful" place where pupils receive a "superb education." The report highlights a "highly inclusive approach" that supports all pupils, regardless of background or needs, fostering a "calm and joyous" environment where children feel safe, valued, and optimistic.
Strengths
- Leadership and governance are strong, with an ethos of "putting pupils first" that builds "aspirations and self-belief."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) is "second to none," including specialist provision for deaf pupils.
- Achievement in mathematics is "particularly high," and the structured phonics scheme ensures "with few exceptions, everyone learns to read."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," enriched by trips and clubs that significantly contribute to pupils’ "cultural capital."
- Parents express "highly positive views," praising the "care and attention" given to their children and the "caring visible leadership."
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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