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Ocker Hill Academy

Sandwell, DY4 0DSPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1646 of 13,686 nationally

About Ocker Hill Academy

Ocker Hill Academy is a state junior school in Sandwell, West Midlands, for children aged 7 to 11. It ranks 6th out of 83 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Its closest academic peers in the area are Grove Vale Primary School, Burnt Tree Primary School, and St Pauls Church of England Academy, all of which score slightly higher on the same ranking metric. The school is led by headteacher Joseph Farmer and has a mixed-gender intake of 251 pupils, operating very close to its full capacity of 256. A notable feature of the local context is that the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Ocker Hill Infant School, which sits on the same site. The school does not have a religious character and is not a boarding or nursery provider, nor does it offer a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGospel Oak Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0DS
HeadteacherJoseph Farmer
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils251
Free School Meals (FSM)34.7%
School Capacity251 / 256 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisSwimmingRoundersGymnasticsDanceNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubDramaScience Club

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

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Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocker Hill Academy

Ocker Hill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.