St Martin's CofE Primary School, based in Tipton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St Martin's CofE Primary School currently has around 239 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 26.5% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.2%. indian pupils make up about 25.1%

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: Lower Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 7PG
Website: www.st-martins.sandwell.sch.uk
Telephone: 01215571543
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sandwell
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Rachel Rought
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103987

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 249
Number of Pupils: 239
Number of Boys: 118
Number of Girls: 121

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 13% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British32.20%77
Indian25.10%60
African9.60%23
Pakistani8.40%20
Other White6.30%15
White and Black Caribbean5.40%13
White and Asian2.10%5
Other Mixed2.10%5
White and Black African1.70%4
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%4
Other Asian1.70%4
Caribbean1.70%4
Other Black0.80%2
Chinese0.80%2
Gypsy/Roma0.40%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%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 (-0.6)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Average (-0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
39%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.3
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Batmans Hill Nursery School
Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ
- not rated 2,307 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Victoria Road , DY4 8SW
- not rated 728 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Joseph Turner Primary School
Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN
3out of 4 918 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Summerhill Primary Academy
Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF
3out of 4 938 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Summerhill Primary School
Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF
- not rated 938 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The ACE Academy
Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR
- not rated 446 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre
Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR
- not rated 446 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Q3 Academy Tipton
Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR
- not rated 480 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tividale Community Arts College
Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE
- not rated 2,364 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Lower City Road , B69 2HE
3out of 4 2,364 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dudley College of Technology
The Broadway , DY1 4AS
- not rated 2,955 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dudley Port School
Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR
- not rated 458 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Albright Education Centre
South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR
- not rated 480 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Compass Community School Victoria Park
Victoria Road , DY4 8SW
- not rated 718 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fitzwarren School
Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF
- not rated 955 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bloomfield School
178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER
- not rated 1,888 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.