Ocker Hill Academy
Tipton, DY4 0DS · Sandwell · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,013 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ocker Hill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 23.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ocker Hill Academy
Overview
Ocker Hill Academy is described as a special place where "happy and enthusiastic pupils thrive" due to "exceptional care" and high expectations. The report highlights "impeccable" behaviour and an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated, noting that the wider development of pupils is "exceptional."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "impeccable" behaviour, with classrooms described as "calm places" where routines are well understood.
- Personal development is praised as "exceptional," with pupils encouraged to be "inclusive, kind and caring people" through clubs and community service.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make "significant progress" and receive "high-quality support" from staff and outside agencies.
- Assessment is used "extremely well" to ensure new learning builds skilfully on prior knowledge, helping most pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
- Leaders and trustees share "high ambition" for school improvement, providing ongoing training and support for staff.
Areas to improve
- The phonics programme is not sufficiently embedded for the weakest readers, leaving some with "gaps in their phonic knowledge" that affect fluency.
- The mathematics curriculum lacks consistent opportunities for pupils to develop verbal and written reasoning, preventing them from deepening their understanding of concepts.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
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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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