SchoolScoresOcker Hill Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of OCKER HILL ACADEMY TRUST
Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DS
0121 556 0445 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 April 2024.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Tipton comparisons use the 8 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 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 | Tipton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tipton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tipton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tipton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 82% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tipton. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tipton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 82% | 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. Tipton figures pool parents at the Tipton 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
62 pupils in this year group.
77% — 16 points above the Sandwell average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 20 places for autism. 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 10th highest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.1% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 35.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 12th highest of 14 state primary schools in Tipton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Ocker Hill Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Jubilee Park Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glebefields Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Joseph Turner Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Bridge Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wednesbury Oak Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holyhead Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorcroft Wood Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerhill Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ocker Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ocker Hill Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 April 2024.
How did Ocker Hill Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ocker Hill Academy?
89% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ocker Hill Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140140.
- 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.