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Lightwoods Primary Academy
Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands, B68 9BG, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.1 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
405
Capacity
390
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 86% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance and parent satisfaction. While 63% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which positions the school in the top 56% nationally, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, it's a commendable choice for families seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.3%
Asian Indian20.7%
Asian Other8.1%
White Other5.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Mixed Other4.4%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Black African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.46812, -1.98973 · B68 9BG
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN148333
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitelightwoodsprimary.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lightwoods Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lightwoods Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Lightwoods Primary Academy a good school?
Lightwoods Primary Academy scores 86.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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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