St Martin's CofE Primary School
96%
Capacity
239
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Martin's CofE Primary School
St Martin'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 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 249 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Martin's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Rought, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5921st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 83 in Sandwell.
St Martin's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St Martin'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 | Lower Church Lane, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 7PG |
| Headteacher | Rachel Rought |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.5% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 249 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5921st of 13,686
Nationally
578th of 1,378
In West Midlands
31st of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
65%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lower Church Lane, Tipton
Sandwell, DY4 7PG
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