Shireland Technology Primary

About Shireland Technology Primary

Shireland Technology Primary stands out sharply against the Sandwell local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average sits at 60, this school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 awarded it the highest possible grade of Outstanding across every single category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision all received a top score of 1. That puts it among just 10 outstanding primaries out of 92 schools in the borough, a strong indicator that its academic performance is well above the typical local benchmark. The school is also oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.03, with 122 applications for 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 71 of those were first-preference choices. That level of demand suggests parents in Sandwell see it as a clear standout option compared with the average primary in the area.

The school’s Outstanding rating is backed by a full set of top marks in its Ofsted breakdown, with no previous graded inspection to compare against — this was its first full inspection since opening. With 412 pupils on roll against a capacity of 446, it is running close to full but still has some headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37%, which is above the national average and gives context to the school’s achievement in securing Outstanding outcomes across the board. The early years provision is also rated Outstanding, which matters for families considering the nursery provision for children from age 3. While specific Progress 8 or SATs scores are not published in this data, the Ofsted judgement and the oversubscription figures together paint a picture of a school that is delivering well above the typical Sandwell primary.

Facilities include an ICT suite, music rooms, a sports hall, sensory room, playing fields, art studios and even a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious school. Sports on offer cover cross country, rounders, tennis, dance and football, and there are clubs for science, choir and chess. The SEND provision is notably broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language issues, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This makes it a strong option for families whose children need additional support. The nearest other outstanding primary is Shireland Hall Primary Academy, just 0.7 km away, so there is competition locally. This school will suit families who want a high-performing, well-equipped primary with strong SEND support and a clear track record of exceeding the local average.

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