Lyng Primary School
93%
Capacity
445
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Lyng Primary School
Lyng Primary School in Sandwell is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running close to full capacity with 445 pupils against a school capacity of 477. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 35.4%, which is notably higher than the national average and reflects the local demographic context of the borough. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 71 applications for 45 places, with 42 of those being first-preference applications. This oversubscription ratio of 1.58 indicates that the school is a popular choice among local families, and the fact that all first-preference offers were made suggests that most families who put Lyng as their top choice were successful.
Academically, Lyng Primary performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Sandwell average of 60%. The school also achieved strong average scores in reading (104) and maths (106). At the higher standard, 9% of pupils achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects. In the Sandwell local authority rankings, Lyng sits at 24th out of 83 primary schools, placing it in the top 30% nationally. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in February 2025, confirmed that standards are being maintained, and the school continues to hold a Good rating overall, with Good marks for early years provision, leadership and management, and behaviour and attitudes.
The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, sports hall, library, art studios, playing fields and a chapel, and runs clubs such as art, coding, science, book, chess and eco club. Sports provision includes cross country, gymnastics, tennis, athletics, rounders, netball and swimming. For pupils with additional needs, Lyng has identified SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and hearing impairment. Parent feedback is very positive: 93% of respondents would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed that their child is happy, feels safe, and that the school has high expectations. Lyng is best suited to families in the Sandwell area looking for a well-subscribed, community-focused primary with strong academic outcomes and a broad range of enrichment opportunities.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Horton Street, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 7SQ |
| Headteacher | Andrew Fowler |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 445 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.4% |
| School Capacity | 445 / 477 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5188th of 13,686
Nationally
502nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
24th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
41 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: lyng.sandwell.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian54.3%
- White British18.7%
- Mixed4.7%
- Black1.3%
- White (other)0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Horton Street, West Bromwich
Sandwell, B70 7SQ
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