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Bleakhouse Primary School

Sandwell, B68 9DSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
2.1×
Oversubscribed
101 apps / 47 places
Ranking
#11,045
of 13,686 nationally

About Bleakhouse Primary School

Bleakhouse Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 44 out of 47 places offered to first-preference applicants in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school was oversubscribed, receiving 101 total applications for those places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.15. This suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage. The headteacher, Joanne Shioleftou, leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11 in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school has a nursery provision, which may appeal to families with younger children. With 30.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average socio-economic challenges. Its facilities include an outdoor playground, sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room, and a chapel, alongside clubs like choir, coding, eco club, film club, and science club.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBleakhouse Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9DS
HeadteacherJoanne Shioleftou
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils430
Free School Meals (FSM)30.2%
School Capacity430 / 446 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersCricketFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingEco ClubFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Bleakhouse 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.