SchoolScoresShireland Hall Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Montague Road, Smethwick, B66 4PW
0121 558 6331 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 June 2026 , published 13 July 2026.
In short: 7 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
86 pupils in this year group.
69% — 8 points above the Sandwell average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 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. | 110 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 82 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 73 |
| Of those, offered a place | 73 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 156 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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
| Pupils | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.3% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 73.6% | 35.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 47% 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 16th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Cape Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shireland Technology Primary 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- City Road Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Park Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- George Dixon Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barford Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Foundry 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shireland Hall Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shireland Hall Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Shireland Hall Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Shireland Hall Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 73 families put Shireland Hall Primary Academy as their first choice for 82 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 73 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 139875.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.