Park Hill Primary School
Wednesbury, WS10 0TJ · Sandwell · primary school
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71st 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 — 4.8/10 against 2,328 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Football Course and Football Summer Camp, attend residential trips to Edgmond Hall and Frank Chapman Residential Centres, and use the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 January 2026 inspection uses a new framework without an overall grade, which specific areas received the highest ratings? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Park Hill Primary School
Overview
Park Hill Primary School is described as a well-run institution where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their community. While personal development and wellbeing are rated at a strong standard, overall achievement in core subjects remains below national averages, requiring focused improvement.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "coherent and ambitious personal development programme" rooted in school values, helping pupils build "rich confidence, cooperation and a high sense of belonging."
- Pupils are "extremely well prepared for their future life as adult citizens," demonstrating a mature understanding of British values, healthy relationships, and online safety.
- The early years provision is prioritised with a "progressive curriculum" and "warm relationships" between staff and children, ensuring a positive start.
- Staff and governors maintain a "secure and accurate understanding" of the school’s context, acting promptly to support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is "calm, safe and orderly," with staff fostering positive relationships and ensuring inclusive participation for all pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching "fully maximises opportunities for pupils to write across the curriculum" to raise standards in writing.
- Staff should use assessment "consistently well across the curriculum" to enhance and deepen pupils’ knowledge and skills.
- Achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics needs to improve, as outcomes are currently "typically below national averages."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, 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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 14% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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