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 open primary schools. Of the 92 with a published Ofsted inspection, 15 (16%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 91% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Grove Vale Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Sandwell follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

92
Total schools
15
Outstanding (historic grade)
16%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Sandwell?
There are 92 open primary schools in Sandwell (closed schools are excluded). 15 of the 92 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Sandwell?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Sandwell is Grove Vale Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Sandwell?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Sandwell?
Primary and secondary applications in Sandwell are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Sandwell council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.