Pennyhill Primary School

About Pennyhill Primary School

Pennyhill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 658 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 660 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Pennyhill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elaine Williams, it falls under Sandwell local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9471st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 83 in Sandwell.

Pennyhill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 64 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pennyhill Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Choir, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Pennyhill 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.

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