Hawbush Primary School is a primary school in Brierley Hill, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Hawbush Primary School currently has around 231 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 55.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hawbush Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 3NH |
| Website: | hawbush.drbignitemat.org |
| Telephone: | 01384319825 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Dudley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sophie Blick |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150729 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 248 |
| Number of Pupils: | 231 |
| Number of Boys: | 123 |
| Number of Girls: | 108 |
| White British | 82.30% | 190 |
| African | 5.60% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.20% | 12 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawbush Primary School Hawbush Road , DY5 3NH | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawbush Primary School Hawbush Road , DY5 3NH | - not rated | 107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockmoor Primary School Belle Isle , Brockmoor DY5 3UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dingle Community Primary School Madeley Road , DY6 8PF | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Primary School George Street , Wordsley DY8 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wordsley School Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wordsley School Brierley Hill Road , Wordsley DY8 5SP | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QG | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett High School Tiled House Lane , DY5 4LN | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mere Primary Short Stay School Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5PQ | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Tiled House Lane , DY5 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.