Old Park Primary School
Wednesbury, WS10 9LX · Sandwell · primary school
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6th 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 — 8.5/10 against 2,311 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Old Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 20.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include Dinner Time Clubs, Sports Day, Dance-a-thon, Old Park’s Got Talent, Y3 Trumpet Showcase, Reception Nativity, Y1 Christmas Assembly, Y2 Christmas Assembly, Y6 Summer Show, Art Project Day, and theatre trips for Years 4, 5, and 6.
Getting in
The published school roll is 471 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the expected standard? How are the various arts and music events scheduled throughout the year?
What Ofsted said about Old Park Primary School
Overview
Old Park Primary School is described as a “special place to belong” where pupils are “courteous, kind and demonstrate extremely positive attitudes to learning.” Leaders have established a culture of “high ambition for all,” ensuring that every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, feels included and supported. The report highlights that pupils achieve “extremely well” due to a “rich curriculum” and “warm and caring” relationships with staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “extremely well matched to pupils’ needs,” with staff making “precise adaptations” to ensure equal access for all learners.
- Pupils with SEND receive “high-quality support and care,” with the school ensuring “no stone is left unturned” to provide equality of access.
- Reading is celebrated effectively; early readers use books “precisely matched to the sounds that they know,” helping them become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Behaviour is “exceptional,” with pupils showing “mutual respect and tolerance” and resolving worries with the help of “trusted adults.”
- Children in the early years get an “exceptional start,” developing a “love of mathematics” and the ability to “concentrate for prolonged periods.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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