Bleakhouse Primary School

A good community school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bleakhouse Primary School.

Oldbury, B689DS Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bleakhouse Road
Oldbury, B689DS
Phone
1214222841
Website
bleakhouseprimary.school

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103934
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, B68 9DS
Website
http://www.bleakhouseprimary.school
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
446 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
432
Free School Meals
29.0% (125 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
49.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
432 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Responsibility Respect Honesty Friendship Kindness

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Multisports Club Dance Club Football/Cricket Club Forest School

Sports

Cricket Football Swimming Multisports

Facilities

Special adapted toilet for children with Special Needs or Disability Three portable ramps to ease access into rooms with steps Forest School / Outdoor learning area

Curriculum Highlights

Thematic approach to delivering the National Curriculum English and Maths taught daily in each year group Phonics lessons follow the Read Write Inc scheme Interventions such as precision teaching, reading between the lines and VIP Forest School and outdoor learning integrated into the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast/After School Club

SEND Provision

Bleakhouse Primary School has a whole-school, inclusive approach to SEND and Disability. It bases its provision on the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs 2014 in conjunction with Sandwell Local Authority. The school’s inclusion work has been recognised through the Sandwell SEND Quality Mark at Platinum Level. SEND and Inclusion Policy 2025; SEND Information Report 2025; Accessibility Action Plan 2025. Some children may be withdrawn from class for short periods to complete specific tasks.

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