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Pennyhill Primary School
Hollyhedge Road, Pennyhill Primary School, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 3BU, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.4 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
658
Capacity
660
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. However, only 1% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in stretching higher-achieving students. Parent satisfaction is likely influenced by the school's community engagement, though the LocaleIQ score suggests challenges in certain areas compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.3%
Asian Indian21.3%
Black African11.9%
White Other5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.3%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Other4.6%
Black Caribbean3.2%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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52.54192, -1.98088 · B71 3BU
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN135215
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennyhill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pennyhill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Pennyhill Primary School a good school?
Pennyhill Primary School scores 19.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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