Lightwoods Primary Academy

About Lightwoods Primary Academy

Lightwoods Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 405 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 390 places).

Ofsted has rated Lightwoods Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Ashton, it falls under Sandwell local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7570th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 83 in Sandwell.

Lightwoods Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 155 applications for 54 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lightwoods Primary Academy include Music Rooms, Library, Dining Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Tennis, Football, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Book Club, Art Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Lightwoods Primary 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.

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