Lightwoods Primary Academy
Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9BG · Sandwell · primary school
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34th 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 — 4.9/10 against 3,780 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Lightwoods Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access guitar, violin, drums, woodwind, brass, choral activities, nativities, and carol concerts. They also visit conservatoire performances. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How are the various music instruments allocated among the student body?
What Ofsted said about Lightwoods Primary Academy
Overview
Lightwoods Primary Academy is described as a place where “pupils excel” within a “calm, nurturing environment.” The report highlights a “positive culture of reading” and a “broad and rich curriculum” that extends beyond academic subjects to include leadership roles and community responsibilities. Leaders demonstrate a “profound” commitment to improvement, ensuring staff are well-supported and share an “ambitious vision.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “praiseworthy” behaviour, focusing intently on learning and building “strong, positive relationships” with staff and peers.
- The school has successfully nurtured a love of reading through a “well-planned phonics curriculum,” enabling pupils to learn to read “quickly and fluently.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “do very well,” receiving “very effective support” tailored to their individual needs.
- Character development is a “real strength,” with pupils showing a “profound” sense of moral and social responsibility through initiatives like the ‘Alumni project’.
- Teachers in core subjects use assessment well to identify starting points and “fill any gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
Areas to improve
- In foundation subjects, the school must provide clarity on “precisely which knowledge ought to be assessed” and support teachers to check this methodically, as current uncertainties lead to “gaps in pupils’ learning” and persistent misconceptions.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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