Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Smethwick, B66 4PW · Sandwell · primary school
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10th 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 — 7.8/10 against 2,470 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shireland Hall Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 661 pupils against a stated capacity of 694. 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 new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching routines? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Overview
Shireland Hall Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils achieve highly and feel a "deeply embedded sense of belonging." The report highlights a "calm, purposeful environment" where staff set "very high expectations" for behaviour and learning, resulting in consistent, high-quality outcomes across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, with mathematics results consistently exceeding national averages and "impressive" progress in writing for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Attendance is typically above national averages, particularly for vulnerable pupils, supported by "swift, decisive action" and strong partnerships with families.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and memorable," with teaching that is "highly consistent" and underpinned by staff who have "very secure subject knowledge."
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, ensuring pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils "flourish alongside their peers" through precise, timely support.
- Early years provision is excellent, with children leaving Reception "exceptionally well prepared for Year 1" due to skilled staff interactions and clear routines.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to close the gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils in writing by the end of key stage 2.
- The school should continue to refine all aspects of its work to result in "transformational outcomes and experiences for all pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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