Ocker Hill Infant School
86%
Capacity
223
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Ocker Hill Infant School
Ocker Hill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 258 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Strange, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
Ocker Hill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 51 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
Ocker Hill Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (59 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ocker Hill Infant School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Drama, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Ocker Hill Infant 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0DS |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Strange |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.9% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 258 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
59 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 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.
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Contact Information
Gospel Oak Road, Tipton
Sandwell, DY4 0DS
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