Reddal Hill Primary School
Cradley Heath, B64 6HT · Sandwell · primary school
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81st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.5/10 against 1,563 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Reddal Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, netball, football and Soccer Stars. Trips include visits to Ash End Farm, Dudley Zoo, the Botanical Gardens, the Local Library, the Black Country Museum, Think Tank, the University of Wolverhampton and Bewdley Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll matches capacity?
What Ofsted said about Reddal Hill Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a "welcoming and inclusive ethos" and an "open culture" of safeguarding. While the curriculum is improving and staff are valued, the school faces challenges with inconsistent teaching quality and high pupil mobility, resulting in many pupils not yet reaching expected standards in national tests.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "nurturing, compassionate, and individualised approach" that helps pupils with complex needs feel "secure and safe."
- The early years curriculum links securely with Year 1, with a "heavy focus on communication and language" that gives children a "positive start."
- Staff build "warm and purposeful" relationships with pupils, ensuring new arrivals integrate smoothly through "buddy systems" and "thoughtful care."
- The governing body provides effective support and challenge, while staff feel "valued" due to careful workload management and professional development.
- Pupils benefit from a "rich personal development offer" including clubs, trips, and leadership roles that help them feel "unique and valued."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching and assessment fit pupils’ starting points more closely, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Phonics, reading, writing, and early mathematics must be taught "consistently well in every class" to build firm foundations.
- Actions to improve attendance must continue to focus on pupils who miss school most often to reduce persistent absence.
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 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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