Located in West Bromwich, Hateley Heath Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

Hateley Heath Academy currently has around 428 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 38.4% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 28.5%. white british pupils make up about 27.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 10%

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: Huntingdon Road, West Bromwich, B71 2RP
Website: https://www.hateleyheath.com/
Telephone: 01215560370
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sandwell
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachael James
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148340

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 444
Number of Pupils: 428
Number of Boys: 203
Number of Girls: 225

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian28.50%122
White British27.30%117
Other (any other ethnic group)10.00%43
Other Asian7.00%30
Other White4.00%17
African3.50%15
Gypsy/Roma2.80%12
Bangladeshi2.80%12
White and Asian2.60%11
White and Black Caribbean2.30%10
Other Mixed2.30%10
Caribbean2.10%9
Pakistani1.90%8
Unclassified1.40%6
Other Black0.90%4
White and Black African0.50%2
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%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: Below Average (-2.2)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.0)
Maths: Below Average (-3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
33%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hateley Heath Junior School
Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hateley Heath Infant School
Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hateley Heath Primary School
Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hateley Heath Academy
Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST
- not rated 325 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hill Top High School
Hill Top , B70 0RX
- not rated 377 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Menzies High School Science College
Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX
- not rated 747 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX
3out of 4 757 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
George Salter Academy
Davey Road , B70 9UW
3out of 4 1,337 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
George Collegiate Academy
Claypit Lane , B70 9UW
- not rated 1,337 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 2,753 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit)
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
- not rated 1,325 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sandwell Community School
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
3out of 4 1,325 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millfield School
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
- not rated 1,329 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Glenvale School
Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ
- not rated 1,486 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The British Muslim School
Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX
- not rated 1,947 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.