Brickhouse Primary School
About Brickhouse Primary School
Brickhouse Primary School’s headline metrics paint a mixed picture when set against the Sandwell local authority average for primary schools. The school’s Key Stage 2 combined expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 40%, which is notably lower than the LA average of 60%. This places Brickhouse 77th out of 83 primary schools in Sandwell, putting it in the bottom 50% nationally. However, the school’s reading outcomes tell a more positive story: 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, and the average reading score of 104 is solid. Maths and writing expected rates are lower at 50% and 53% respectively, and the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects is just 3%. So while the school is clearly below the LA benchmark overall, its reading results offer a genuine bright spot.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: brickhouse.sandwell.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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