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Bleakhouse Primary School

Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9DS

Good

Inspected 21 June 2023

Good
Ofsted
48%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
430
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Bleakhouse Primary School

Bleakhouse Primary School is a community school in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 430 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Sandwell →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
430 / 446 (96%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
21 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

28.2%
Free school meals
23.8%
EAL
2.1%
SEN support
14.2%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

48%
Expected standard (RWM)
5%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%
Overall absence
18.1%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

16.8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
25.1
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24
14.96
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24
£48,165
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,408 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,920
Spend per pupil
£6,807
Income per pupil
44%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9DS
Phone
01214222841
Headteacher
Joanne Shioleftou

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bleakhouse Primary School?
Bleakhouse Primary School is a community school in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bleakhouse Primary School have?
Bleakhouse Primary School has 430 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bleakhouse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bleakhouse Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2023).
How does Bleakhouse Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
48% of pupils at Bleakhouse Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bleakhouse Primary School?
Bleakhouse Primary School is located at Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9DS.

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