Is Grace Mary Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 13 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Grace Mary Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Grace Mary Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Grace Mary Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Grace Mary 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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Grace Mary Primary School

Hawfield Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1LD

Local ranking4th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

262

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 November 2024. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 237
Boys: 112 (46%)
Girls: 129 (54%)
Capacity: 262 (92% full)
SEND: 35.4%
FSM Eligible: 33.6%
EAL: 25.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 8.4%
SEN Support: 27.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Budget per Pupil: £9,435/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.0% 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: 54.2%
Asian Indian: 11.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 8.9%
Black African: 7.6%
Asian Pakistani: 3.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.4%
White Other: 2.5%
Black Caribbean: 2.5%

54.2%

White British

11.0%

Asian Indian

8.9%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01384255910

office@gracemary.sandwell.sch.uk

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Hawfield Road

Oldbury, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 103945
UKPRN: 10068841
Establishment No.: 2127

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