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Rood End Primary School

Sandwell, B68 8SQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
1 Good · 4 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
30%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#13,251
of 13,686 nationally

About Rood End Primary School

If you're looking at Rood End Primary School, the first thing you'll notice from other parents is a strong sense of satisfaction. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 91% of the 11 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a very high vote of confidence. Digging into the detail, 91% strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe, and 82% strongly agreed that their child does well. The school is also popular locally: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 48 applications for 40 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.2. Of those, 33 were first-preference applications, and all 33 received offers. So while it's not the most oversubscribed school in Sandwell, it's clearly a first choice for a significant number of families, and those families are overwhelmingly positive about their experience.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRood End Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 8SQ
HeadteacherJayne O'Neill
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils431
Free School Meals (FSM)41.6%
School Capacity431 / 488 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 11 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersCricketAthleticsCross CountryDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoirBook ClubChessCoding

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

Source: roodend.sandwell.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rood End Primary School

Rood End Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.