Hamstead Primary School
89%
Capacity
425
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Hamstead Primary School
Hamstead 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 425 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hamstead Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicholas Fowler, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7330th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 83 in Sandwell.
Hamstead Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 37 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 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 Hamstead Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Hamstead 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 | Hamstead Road, Birmingham, Sandwell, B43 5BE |
| Headteacher | Nicholas Fowler |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 425 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 425 / 480 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7330th of 13,686
Nationally
727th of 1,378
In West Midlands
41st of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
61%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hamstead Road, Birmingham
Sandwell, B43 5BE
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