Moat Farm Junior School
Oldbury, B68 9QR · Sandwell · primary school
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5th 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,703 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 93 | 35% | 3.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moat Farm Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 477 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 is recent, what specific areas did the new report-card framework highlight for development? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Moat Farm Junior School
Overview
Moat Farm Junior School is described as a place where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel “safe, included and ready to learn.” The report highlights an “exemplary” approach to behaviour and attendance, alongside a “carefully sequenced curriculum” that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve highly. Leaders are praised for their “decisive” and “integrity-driven” approach, fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated “Exceptional,” with “impressive above-average rates of attendance” sustained over time and “exemplary” pupil conduct.
- Pupils “achieve highly across the curriculum,” with published outcomes consistently performing “well above national figures.”
- Inclusion is “firmly at the heart” of the school’s work, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs access the full curriculum and make “substantial progress.”
- Leaders provide “high-quality professional learning” for staff, resulting in “consistently clear and purposeful” teaching that fosters rich spoken language.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing into “confident, responsible and considerate young citizens” through a wide range of enrichment activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should “continue to strengthen and refine their work across all areas” to ensure improvements are “sustainable over time” and have a “transformational impact.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” ensuring pupils are “made safer and feel safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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