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Joseph Turner Primary School

Sandwell, DY4 0RNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#4,433
of 13,686 nationally

About Joseph Turner Primary School

Joseph Turner Primary School sits within Sandwell, a West Midlands borough where just ten of 92 primary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself ranks 20th out of 83 primaries in the local authority on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of Sandwell schools. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Ocker Hill Infant School, 1.1 kilometres away, while the top-performing peers in the LA — Grove Vale Primary, Burnt Tree Primary, and St Pauls Church of England Academy — all score slightly higher on the same ranking metric. For families weighing up options in this part of the West Midlands, Joseph Turner represents a solid, above-average state primary within a competitive local landscape.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPowis Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0RN
HeadteacherLaura Collins
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils428
Free School Meals (FSM)44.6%
School Capacity428 / 480 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballCross CountryAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Joseph Turner 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.