Is Great Bridge Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 49th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Great Bridge Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at Great Bridge Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Great Bridge Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Great Bridge Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Great Bridge Primary School

Mount Street, Great Bridge, Tipton, DY4 7DE

Local ranking49th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

500

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 55

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 459
Boys: 220 (48%)
Girls: 237 (52%)
Capacity: 500 (91% full)
SEND: 21.1%
FSM Eligible: 36.8%
EAL: 46.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 16.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,999/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 36.4%
Asian Indian: 17.9%
Asian Other: 12.6%
White Other: 8.9%
Mixed Other: 5.7%
Asian Pakistani: 5.7%
Black African: 4.4%
Black Other: 2.6%

36.4%

White British

17.9%

Asian Indian

12.6%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01215571526

gb.enquiry@greatbridge.sandwell.sch.uk

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Mount Street

Tipton, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 103915
UKPRN: 10068844
Establishment No.: 2056

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