Best Primary Schools in Sandwell 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 92 schools across Sandwell. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Sandwell has 92 primary schools, of which 16 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 70 rated Good — 93% of primary schools in Sandwell are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Grove Vale Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Sandwell follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

92
Total schools
16
Outstanding
17%
Outstanding rate
62.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Grove Vale Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥈 Grace Mary Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥉 Shireland Technology Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
4. Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
5. Old Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
6. Corngreaves Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
7. Hargate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
8. Langley Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Albert Pritchard Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Abbey Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. George Betts Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Moat Farm Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Moat Farm Junior School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. Ryders Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. Ocker Hill Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Tameside Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Abbey Junior School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Brandhall Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Springfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Sandwell?
There are 92 primary schools in Sandwell, of which 16 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Sandwell?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Sandwell is Grove Vale Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Sandwell?
Primary and secondary school applications in Sandwell are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Sandwell council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Sandwell?
17% of primary schools in Sandwell are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 74.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.