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Bearwood Primary School

Sandwell, B66 4HBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#7,673
of 13,686 nationally

About Bearwood Primary School

Bearwood Primary School is a mixed, state primary in Sandwell, West Midlands, currently educating 446 pupils against a capacity of 498. That leaves a small amount of headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 79 applications for just 40 places, with all 40 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.98, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 43.7% of children eligible for free school meals — well above the national average of around 23% and a clear signal that the school serves a community with significant socioeconomic need. There is no religious character attached to the school, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural choice for local families looking for a single-site journey from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBearwood Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 4HB
HeadteacherDeborah Haywood
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils446
Free School Meals (FSM)43.7%
School Capacity446 / 498 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersGymnasticsSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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