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Hargate Primary School

Sandwell, B71 1PGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
81 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#5,087
of 13,686 nationally

About Hargate Primary School

Hargate Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Sandwell, West Midlands, and it sits among the strongest performers in the local authority. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 23rd out of 83 primary schools, putting it comfortably in the top third. The three highest-ranked peers in Sandwell are Grove Vale Primary School, Burnt Tree Primary School, and St Pauls Church of England Academy, all of which score slightly higher on the same metric. But Hargate stands out for its Ofsted rating: it was judged Outstanding overall in its most recent graded inspection in 2017, and an ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Outstanding. That puts it among just ten Outstanding primaries in a local authority of 92 schools. The school is led by headteacher Andrew Orgill and serves 498 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 480. With 37.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet still achieves strong outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHargate Lane, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 1PG
HeadteacherAndrew Orgill
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils498
Free School Meals (FSM)37.9%
School Capacity498 / 480 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (25 Apr 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryCricketDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubChoirArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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Hargate Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.