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Ocker Hill Academy

Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0DS

Good

Inspected 16 April 2024

Good
Ofsted
77%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
7–11
Ages
251
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Ocker Hill Academy

Ocker Hill Academy is an academy converter in Tipton, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 251 pupils on roll. It is part of OCKER HILL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Sandwell →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 7–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
251 / 256 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
16 April 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

35.5%
Free school meals
18.5%
EAL
5.6%
SEN support
17.9%
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)

77%
Expected standard (RWM)
23%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%
Overall absence
12.4%
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.

10.7
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
23.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24
12.29
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
£53,873
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 25% on leadership pay
↑ +£7,368 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
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.

£7,331
Spend per pupil
£7,606
Income per pupil
49%
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
Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0DS
Phone
01215560445
Principal
Joseph Farmer

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ocker Hill Academy?
Ocker Hill Academy is an academy converter in Tipton, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Ocker Hill Academy have?
Ocker Hill Academy has 251 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ocker Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ocker Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).
How does Ocker Hill Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
77% of pupils at Ocker Hill Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ocker Hill Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Ocker Hill Academy is part of OCKER HILL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Ocker Hill Academy?
Ocker Hill Academy is located at Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0DS.

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