Lightwoods Primary Academy

About Lightwoods Primary Academy

Lightwoods Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Oldbury, Sandwell, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 405 pupils on roll. It is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

405 / 390 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, Sandwell, B68 9BG

Phone

01214292542

Head Teacher

John Ashton

Website

https://lightwoodsprimary.academy/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lightwoods Primary Academy?

Lightwoods Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Oldbury, Sandwell, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Lightwoods Primary Academy have?

Lightwoods Primary Academy has 405 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lightwoods Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Lightwoods Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does Lightwoods Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Lightwoods Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lightwoods Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lightwoods Primary Academy is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Lightwoods Primary Academy?

Lightwoods Primary Academy is located at Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, Sandwell, B68 9BG.