Moorlands Primary School
97%
Capacity
203
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Moorlands Primary School
Moorlands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Moorlands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katherine Roberts, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9958th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 60th out of 83 in Sandwell.
Moorlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 23 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Moorlands Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Moorlands Primary School 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Winchester Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 2NZ |
| Headteacher | Katherine Roberts |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.4% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9958th of 13,686
Nationally
1021st of 1,378
In West Midlands
60th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed23
34
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Winchester Road, West Bromwich
Sandwell, B71 2NZ
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