Corngreaves Academy, based in Cradley Heath, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Corngreaves Academy currently has around 209 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56.9%). pakistani pupils make up about 18.2%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Plant Street, Cradley Heath, B64 6EZ
Website: www.corngreavesacademy.org.uk/
Telephone: 01384569333
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sandwell
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Joanne Robinson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139742

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 224
Number of Pupils: 209
Number of Boys: 114
Number of Girls: 95

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British56.90%119
Pakistani18.20%38
White and Black Caribbean5.70%12
African5.30%11
Other Mixed4.30%9
Other Asian3.80%8
White and Asian1.90%4
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%3
Caribbean1.40%3
Other White1.00%2
Other Black0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.2)
Maths: Average (-0.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
50%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
2%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
101.3
Local authority average
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
102.0
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cradley Heath Nursery School
Graingers Lane , B64 6AH
- not rated 722 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Netherton Park Nursery School
Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF
4out of 4 2,277 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corngreaves Primary School
Plant Street , B64 6EZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Corngreaves Academy
Plant Street , B64 6EZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Reddal Hill Primary School
Trinity Street , B64 6HT
3out of 4 488 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Netherbrook Primary School
Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ
3out of 4 641 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Netherbrook Primary School
Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ
- not rated 641 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Netherton CofE Middle School
Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY
- not rated 2,019 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ormiston Forge Academy
Wrights Lane , B64 6QU
3out of 4 964 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Heathfield Foundation Technology College
Wrights Lane , B64 6QU
- not rated 1,011 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cradley High School
Homer Hill , B63 2UP
- not rated 1,813 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Curral Road , B65 9AN
3out of 4 2,334 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Hillcrest School and Community College
Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB
- not rated 2,444 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rowley Regis College
Hawes Lane , B65 9AH
- not rated 2,267 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Halesowen College
Whittingham Road , B63 3NA
- not rated 2,842 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Impact Independent School
240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA
- not rated 606 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Haden Hill School
High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX
- not rated 1,121 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nova Training
Unit 14 Primrose Hill Trading Estate , Cradley Road DY2 9SA
- not rated 1,626 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
INNOV4TE Independent School
Blantyre House, Barrack Lane , B63 2UX
- not rated 2,003 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Westminster School
Hawes Lane , B65 9AL
3out of 4 2,276 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.