St Margaret's CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Margaret's CofE Primary School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stuart Jones, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5334th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 83 in Sandwell.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 27 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Football, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St Margaret's CofE 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Birmingham Road, Birmingham, Sandwell, B43 7AP |
| Headteacher | Stuart Jones |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.6% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 240 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5334th of 13,686
Nationally
513th of 1,378
In West Midlands
26th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Birmingham Road, Birmingham
Sandwell, B43 7AP
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