Moorlands Primary School

About Moorlands Primary School

Moorlands Primary School in Sandwell is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 203 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 37.4%, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the local demographic context of the area. Demand for places is clear: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 34 total applications for 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.48. Of those, 21 were first-preference applications, and all 21 received offers, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, it is not yet oversubscribed to the point of turning away many first-choice families. The school has a non-religious character, and the headteacher is Katherine Roberts.

Academically, Moorlands was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The inspection awarded Good across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Sandwell local authority average of 60%. The school ranks 60th out of 83 primary schools in Sandwell on this metric, placing it in the bottom 50 nationally. Average scores in reading and maths were both 101, and while 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in writing, only 7% achieved a higher standard in reading and just 3% in writing, indicating that stretch for the most able pupils is an area of focus.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including playing fields, a sports hall, art studios, a sensory room, and an outdoor playground. Sports provision covers athletics, swimming, cricket, tennis, rounders, cross country and netball, while clubs include chess, coding, art, eco, book and film clubs. For families with children who have additional needs, the school supports a wide spectrum of SEND provisions, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, social and emotional mental health, moderate learning difficulty, physical disability, and other difficulties. The nearest outstanding-rated primary is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, just half a kilometre away, which may be an alternative for families prioritising a higher Ofsted grade. Moorlands suits families looking for a well-subscribed local school with strong pastoral and SEND support, set in a community with high levels of disadvantage.

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