A good foundation school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Brickhouse Primary School.
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| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 104.0 |
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Headteacher Mr P. Newby warmly welcomes visitors and describes Brickhouse as a friendly, one-form entry primary school where pupils are happy, safe and well-motivated. The message highlights strong pastoral care, dedicated staff, and wide opportunities including extracurricular clubs, trips and partnerships with local schools.
The school provides SEND information including a Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mr. P. Newby) and Deputy Leads (Miss K. Gaymer and Mrs. C. Newby), with a Safeguarding Governor. SENCO is Mrs. S. Batham. SEND Information Reports for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 are provided, along with a SEND Policy, Inclusion Policy, Guidelines for moving and handling children who have physical disabilities, Management of Children with Medical Needs Policy, Administration of Medicines Policy, Equality Statement, Equality Objectives, Restrictive Physical Intervention Policy, and Accessibility Plan (2024-27).
Admission arrangements: The Admission Limit is 30 pupils per class. Children in Sandwell are admitted to school at the beginning of the academic year in which they are five, provided a place is available. The order of priority for entry to reception classes applies to children aged five between 1 September and the following 31 August. Determined Admission Arrangements (2025-26) indicate priority for: (1) children in public care; (2) children with a particular medical condition (accompanied by a medical declaration form ASU75M from GP/consultant); (3) children who have a brother or sister at Brickhouse (not nursery); (4) distance from home to school measured in a straight line; and (5) other applicants. In all cases, Children with a Statement of Educational Needs or an EHCP naming Brickhouse are admitted before all other applicants.
Charging and Remissions Policy is available as a PDF under School Policies.