Burnt Tree Primary School

About Burnt Tree Primary School

Parents at Burnt Tree Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, 89% of respondents said they would recommend the school, with 72% strongly agreeing that their child is happy there and 75% strongly agreeing that their child feels safe. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 84 applications for 57 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.47, and all 50 first-preference applicants were offered a place. That kind of demand suggests a strong reputation among Sandwell families. The survey also shows that 69% of parents strongly agree their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 61% strongly agree the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. While a small minority of parents expressed concerns — 14% disagreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing, for example — the overall picture is one of high satisfaction and confidence in the school's leadership.

Academically, Burnt Tree is one of the strongest primary schools in Sandwell. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 82% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 60%. That places the school 2nd out of 83 primary schools in Sandwell, putting it in the top 3% locally and the top 8% nationally. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard: 18% of pupils achieved greater depth in all three subjects, while 53% reached the higher standard in reading and 52% in maths. Average scores in reading and maths both sit at 108, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. Ofsted's most recent graded inspection, in November 2024, rated the school Good across all areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — matching its previous Good rating from 2015.

The school serves a diverse community, with 34.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and offers a broad range of support through its SEND provisions, covering areas including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. Facilities include an art studio, ICT suite, library, playing fields and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel. There are plenty of extracurricular options too, from football and netball to drama, choir, gardening, coding and a book club. With nursery provision on site, it's a good fit for families looking for continuity from age 3 through to Year 6. The nearest Outstanding-rated school, Grace Mary Primary, is 1.6 km away, but given Burnt Tree's strong results and high parent satisfaction, many local families will find it meets their needs without needing to look further.

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