Located in Oldbury, Grace Mary 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.
Grace Mary Primary School currently has around 237 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54%). indian pupils make up about 11%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hawfield Road, Oldbury, B69 1LD |
| Website: | www.gracemary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01384255910 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Sturmey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103945 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 262 |
| Number of Pupils: | 237 |
| Number of Boys: | 113 |
| Number of Girls: | 124 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.00% | 128 |
| Indian | 11.00% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.90% | 21 |
| African | 7.60% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 2.50% | 6 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Mary Primary School Hawfield Road , Tividale B69 1LD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham Primary School Darbys Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Junior School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Infant School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakham Centre Darby's Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 442 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Red Lion Close , Tividale B69 1TP | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 2out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakeley School Dudley Road East , B69 3BU | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.