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Cape Primary School

Sandwell, B66 4SHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#11,903
of 13,686 nationally

About Cape Primary School

Cape Primary School in Sandwell was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The school now holds Good marks across all five inspection categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. However, the school’s academic outcomes at Key Stage 2 tell a more mixed story. Only 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 academic year, compared with a local authority average of 60%. That places Cape 75th out of 83 primary schools in Sandwell, putting it in the bottom half of schools nationally. Just 2% of pupils reached the higher standard in all three subjects, and the school’s average reading score was 101, with maths at 100.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCape Hill, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 4SH
HeadteacherSally Baker
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils549
Free School Meals (FSM)45.3%
School Capacity549 / 540 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 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, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningArt ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Primary School

Cape 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.