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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9BG · Sandwell · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2024 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils405
FSM16.0%
KS2 expected63%

Catchment / designated area

Explicit: 'None of Sandwell's primary/junior schools have a catchment area' — pure distance-based admissions throughout.

Source: Sandwell admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2024-05-21)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Birmingham, B17 8TR Woodhouse Primary Academy 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Birmingham, B32 2DL Bleakhouse Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Oldbury, B68 9DS Brandhall Primary School 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Oldbury, B68 0SH Abbey Junior School 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Smethwick, B67 5LT Abbey Infant School 0.8 mi · Primary · Good Smethwick, B67 5LR

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Sandwell admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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