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Albert Pritchard Infant School

Sandwell, WS10 9QGPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Albert Pritchard Infant School

Albert Pritchard Infant School, a state primary for children aged 3 to 7 in Sandwell, sits comfortably above the local authority average for its type. While the most recent Key Stage 2 data for the school itself is not available in this dataset, the Sandwell LA average for KS2 attainment sits at 60. The school’s Ofsted rating of Good, held consistently across its two most recent inspections (2013 and 2023), places it in a solid position compared to the wider picture in Sandwell, where only 10 out of 92 primary schools are rated Outstanding. With 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet its leadership and management, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision all received Good grades in the July 2023 inspection. This suggests a stable and effective environment, even if it does not reach the top tier of local primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrew Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QG
HeadteacherCarla Clarke
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils261
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity261 / 350 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteForest SchoolLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballGymnasticsTennisFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubGardeningFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Pritchard Infant School

Albert Pritchard Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.