SchoolScoresHargate Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, B71 1PG
0121 553 4178 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 28 March 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
West Bromwich comparisons use the 9 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | West Bromwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Bromwich. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. West Bromwich figures pool parents at the West Bromwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
66% — 5 points above the Sandwell average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sandwell. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 72 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 161 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 25 places for hearing impairment; Social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.9% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.0% | 35.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.6 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 17 state primary schools in West Bromwich. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 12.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- All Saints CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eaton Valley Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- King George V Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lodge Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryders Green Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hanbury Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hateley Heath Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyng Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hargate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hargate Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 March 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Hargate Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hargate Primary School?
93% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Hargate Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hargate Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 72 families put Hargate Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103905.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.