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Hanbury Primary School

Sandwell, B70 9NTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#10,619
of 13,686 nationally

About Hanbury Primary School

Hanbury Primary School is a mixed, state primary for ages 3 to 11 in Sandwell, West Midlands, currently home to 451 pupils against a capacity of 483. That leaves a small buffer of 32 places, but demand tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 84 applications for 46 places, with 41 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.83 means nearly two families apply for every spot, a clear signal of local popularity. The school’s intake reflects the community it serves, with 36.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average of around 23% and a figure that places it among schools with higher-than-average disadvantage in the borough. Headteacher Wendy Lawrence leads a school that, on paper, is running close to full and is clearly a first-choice destination for many Sandwell families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address2 Hanbury Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 9NT
HeadteacherWendy Lawrence
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils451
Free School Meals (FSM)36.5%
School Capacity451 / 483 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCricketCross CountryRoundersGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: hanburyprimary.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hanbury 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.