Located in Smethwick, Crocketts Community Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Crocketts Community Primary School currently has around 476 pupils on roll, which is about 113% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 34.0% 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 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 28.2%. pakistani pupils make up about 21.4%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Coopers Lane, Smethwick, B67 7DW
Website: www.crockettscommunityprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01215581659
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sandwell
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lynne Paino
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103941

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 07/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 476
Number of Boys: 239
Number of Girls: 237

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian28.20%134
Pakistani21.40%102
African9.70%46
Other (any other ethnic group)6.50%31
Caribbean5.90%28
Bangladeshi5.90%28
Other Asian5.00%24
Other White3.80%18
Other Mixed3.40%16
White British2.70%13
White and Asian1.90%9
White and Black Caribbean1.90%9
White and Black African1.30%6
Unclassified1.30%6
Chinese0.60%3
Other Black0.60%3
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Well Above Average (5.8)
Writing: Average (1.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
55%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Edith Sands Nursery School
Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY
- not rated 968 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crocketts Community Primary School
Coopers Lane , B67 7DW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Victoria Park Primary
Ballot Street , B66 3HH
- not rated 734 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Victoria Park Primary
Ballot Street , B66 3HH
3out of 4 734 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Devonshire Junior School
Auckland Road , B67 7AT
- not rated 744 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Devonshire Infant School
Auckland Road , B67 7AT
- not rated 744 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Smethwick Hall Girls' School
Auckland Road , B67 7AZ
- not rated 744 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Smethwick Hall Boys' School
Auckland Road , B67 7AY
- not rated 799 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Waterloo Road , B66 4ND
- not rated 1,007 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shireland Language College
Waterloo Road , B66 4ND
- not rated 1,007 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Park College
Holly Lane , B67 7JF
- not rated 1,415 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW
- not rated 3,217 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Firs School
Coopers Lane , B67 7DW
- not rated 27 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arden School
Arden Road , B67 6AL
- not rated 64 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Regis Academy
8 Brasshouse Lane , Smethwick B66 1RA
- not rated 877 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Elm Tree Primary Academy
Friar Park Road , WS10 0TB
- not rated 1,175 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Ruskin House Pupil Referral Unit
Holly Lane , B67 7JB
- not rated 1,282 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.