Whitecrest Primary School
Birmingham, B43 6HQ · Sandwell · primary school
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20th 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 — 6.5/10 against 3,954 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitecrest Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Whitecrest Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Whitecrest Primary School, where staff are described as “caring and respectful” and maintain high expectations for achievement. The school is “calm and orderly,” with a curriculum that is “well designed and sequenced” to build on prior knowledge. Leaders are “passionate” about providing a high-quality education, and most parents are positive about the provision.
Strengths
- Early reading is prioritised, with teachers having the knowledge to teach phonics well; pupils who struggle are “well supported to catch up quickly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “swiftly identified” and are “well supported” through adapted curricula and skilled adult assistance.
- The school’s work to enhance pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is “of a high quality,” including learning about diverse faiths and active citizenship.
- Children in the early years are “well prepared for the next stage of their education,” with staff carefully building on what they know and prioritising language and communication.
- Governors “effectively hold the headteacher to account,” and staff are positive about the support they receive regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Work set for pupils in some aspects of the curriculum does not always enable them to “apply new learning well enough,” slowing progress particularly in writing.
- Teachers do not consistently check the accuracy of pupils’ writing or how well they have applied phonics knowledge, meaning some pupils do not develop writing accuracy as well as they could.
Safeguarding
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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