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Ocker Hill Infant School

Tipton, DY4 0DS · Sandwell · primary school

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What Ofsted said about Ocker Hill Infant School

Inspection report dated 21 March 2025

Overview

Ocker Hill Infant School is described as providing a "first-class early education" where pupils "experience success" and feel "safe and secure." The report highlights "excellent" behaviour, high academic standards, and a culture that values every pupil’s unique potential, resulting in strong parental praise.

Strengths

  • The curriculum for spoken language and reading is "exemplary," helping children with limited starting language make "great strides forwards."
  • Mathematics teaching is "informed and ambitious," using resources like "Connor Concentration" to foster resilience and high standards.
  • Staff provide "tailored support" for pupils with different needs, ensuring everyone can "fully engage with learning."
  • Personal development is enhanced by a "career-related learning programme" that challenges stereotypes and builds self-confidence.
  • Leaders are "reflective and evaluative," creating a constructive culture where staff feel supported and professional development is "research-informed."

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

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Demand
×1.17
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
23%
vs 25% across England

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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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