Is St Martin's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 43rd of 91 primary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Martin's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at St Martin's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Martin's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Martin's CofE 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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St Martin's CofE Primary School

Lower Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 7PG

Local ranking43rd of 91 primary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 69.0%
Writing (Expected): 62.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 239
Boys: 116 (50%)
Girls: 117 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (111% full)
SEND: 16.3%
FSM Eligible: 28.5%
EAL: 23.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 13.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,840/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 32.2%
Asian Indian: 25.1%
Black African: 9.6%
Asian Pakistani: 8.4%
White Other: 6.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 2.1%

32.2%

White British

25.1%

Asian Indian

9.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01215571543

headteacher@st-martins.sandwell.sch.uk

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Lower Church Lane

Tipton, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 103987
UKPRN: 10073948
Establishment No.: 3003

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