Eaton Valley Primary School
99%
Capacity
460
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Eaton Valley Primary School
Eaton Valley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 460 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 465 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Eaton Valley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Evans, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5231st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 83 in Sandwell.
Eaton Valley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 51 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eaton Valley Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Chess, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Eaton Valley Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 4BU |
| Headteacher | Claire Evans |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 460 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.0% |
| School Capacity | 460 / 465 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5231st of 13,686
Nationally
504th of 1,378
In West Midlands
25th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dagger Lane, West Bromwich
Sandwell, B71 4BU
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