Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

About Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Harvills Hawthorn Primary School sits in the bottom half of Sandwell primary schools, ranked 66th out of 83, with a Key Stage 2 score of 51 that falls short of the local authority average of 60. That headline figure, based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, suggests the school is performing below the typical Sandwell primary. But the full picture is more nuanced. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. That's a strong vote of confidence in the school's culture and leadership, even if the raw academic results don't yet match the inspection's enthusiasm.

Looking at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 51 per cent of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the Sandwell average of 60 per cent. The school's reading and maths average scores were 103 and 102 respectively, both just above the national baseline of 100, but the proportion reaching the higher standard in those subjects was low: 15 per cent in reading and 12 per cent in maths, with just 2 per cent hitting the higher mark in writing. The school's previous Ofsted rating was Outstanding, so the current Good grade represents a step down, though the inspection team clearly saw plenty to praise. The Parent View survey, based on 52 responses, shows 69 per cent of parents would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed their child is happy and does well there.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 80 applications for 58 places and 51 first-preference offers from 52 first-preference applications, suggesting solid local demand. Facilities include a library, sports hall, art studios, music rooms, forest school and playing fields, with clubs ranging from film and chess to choir and eco club. The school has a nursery provision and a broad range of SEND support, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, autism and physical disability. With 29.5 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, Harvills Hawthorn serves a community with above-average disadvantage, and the Ofsted team's Outstanding ratings for personal development and behaviour suggest it's a school that works hard on the pastoral side. It will suit families who value a strong, well-led environment and are comfortable with academic results that are still catching up.

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