Corngreaves Academy

About Corngreaves Academy

Corngreaves Academy, a state primary in Sandwell, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with early years provision judged Outstanding. The school’s most informative exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 72 per cent. This places the school 14th out of 83 primary schools in the Sandwell local authority, comfortably above the local authority average of 60 per cent. Nationally, this result puts Corngreaves in the top 50 schools for this measure. The school’s previous inspection in 2009 awarded an Outstanding overall rating, and the early years provision has maintained its Outstanding grade across both inspections.

Breaking down the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, reading is a particular strength: 93 per cent of pupils met the expected standard, with 24 per cent reaching the higher standard and an average score of 106. In maths, 79 per cent met the expected standard, with an average score of 103 and 17 per cent reaching the higher standard. Writing saw 79 per cent at the expected level and 10 per cent at the higher standard. The combined expected standard of 72 per cent is a strong result compared with the Sandwell average of 60 per cent, and the school ranks in the top quarter of all primary schools nationally. Progress scores are not available in the data, so the focus is on attainment. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary, so the emphasis is on building solid foundations in the early and middle years.

Corngreaves Academy has a capacity of 224 pupils and currently enrols 209, with 37.8 per cent eligible for free school meals, reflecting a relatively high level of disadvantage. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 58 applications for 30 places, with 29 first-preference offers made. Facilities include playing fields, an ICT suite, art studios, a forest school, and a chapel. Sports offered include swimming, dance, cricket, tennis, and gymnastics, while clubs include science club, chess, and eco club. The school provides for a range of special educational needs, including moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This combination of strong academic outcomes, a broad enrichment offer, and dedicated SEND support makes Corngreaves a solid choice for families in Sandwell seeking a primary school with proven results.

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