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Hateley Heath Academy

Hateley Heath Academy

Sandwell, B71 2RPPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

428

Pupils

1.3x

Demand

About Hateley Heath Academy

Hateley Heath Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 428 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 444 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Hateley Heath Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael James, it falls under Sandwell local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12598th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 79th out of 83 in Sandwell.

Hateley Heath Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 49 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hateley Heath Academy include Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Hateley Heath Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHuntingdon Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 2RP
HeadteacherRachael James
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils428
Free School Meals (FSM)38.4%
School Capacity428 / 444 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)

12598th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 92%

1296th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 94%

79th of 83

In Sandwell

Top 95%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

39%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:63%
Higher:16%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:50%
Higher:8%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +6%

'22/23

33%

'23/24

39%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceFootballRoundersCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

49

Applications

63

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

43 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hateley Heath Academy

Hateley Heath Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01215560370www.hateleyheath.com/

Huntingdon Road, West Bromwich

Sandwell, B71 2RP

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Huntingdon Road, West Bromwich

Sandwell, B71 2RP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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