Rood End Primary School
Oldbury, B68 8SQ · Sandwell · primary school
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80th 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 — 1.6/10 against 1,446 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rood End Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (1.6 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 428 pupils against a stated capacity of 488. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Rood End Primary School
Overview
Rood End Primary School is described as a "calm and purposeful place" where pupils feel "happy and safe" due to warm adult relationships. However, the report states that pupils "do not make as much progress through the curriculum that they should," resulting in outcomes that are "too low."
Strengths
- Behaviour is "Good," with pupils being "courteous and helpful" and disruption being "rare."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "effective," with secure progress through the full curriculum.
- The school "prioritises reading," using a structured phonics programme that helps younger pupils learn sounds and letters in a "logical order."
- Staff apply rewards and sanctions "consistently," and the school has worked well with parents to improve attendance.
- Leaders have an "accurate view of the school" and provide "extensive, relevant training for staff."
Areas to improve
- Ensure teachers implement the curriculum consistently so pupils learn in "sufficient depth" and misconceptions are identified promptly.
- Establish a "suitably ambitious, well-sequenced early years curriculum" where teaching builds effectively on what children already know.
- Ensure adults in the early years are skilled in "extending their spoken language" to help children make strong gains in communication.
- Broaden the reading curriculum so older pupils read and appreciate a "rich variety of texts," including plays and poetry.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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