St Martin's CofE Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Martin's CofE Primary School.

Tipton, DY47PG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
11 October 2022
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
Lower Church Lane
Tipton, DY47PG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103987
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Lower Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 7PG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
249 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Lichfield
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
244
Free School Meals
23.6% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.0 (4.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
244 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world."

Friendship Respect Empathy Sharing Humility

We are a Church of England School. We educate pupils in all aspects of the Christian religion whilst valuing the many other religions and cultures represented within our school and local community. Our vision is linked to the Christian verse Philippians 4:13 and our worship programme is central to school life.

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher describes St Martin’s as a family with high expectations, rigorous and engaging teaching, opportunities for enrichment such as clubs, trips and pupil leadership, and a commitment to listening to families to continuously improve the school. The message emphasizes that pupils are happy and part of a close community.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

We provide a range of activities and clubs for children to participate in up to 4:30pm. These clubs are organised by teachers, support staff and external providers, they are changed each half term.

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements for St Martin’s School are carried out by Sandwell Local Authority. The admissions page references the Sandwell Council Admissions site, Determined Admission Arrangements (2025-26) and Sandwell Admissions Booklet (2025-26). Nursery places are available (part time) with information about 30 hours funding; applications for Reception and Year 7 for September 2026 are noted.

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