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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Sandwell, B71 1RPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#12,302
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Of the 34 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 82% said they would recommend St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School to other parents. That's a strong endorsement, and it's backed up by the numbers: 86% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 89% felt the same about their child feeling safe. The school is clearly popular with local families too — for the 2025/26 intake, it received 58 applications for just 27 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.15. Of those, 26 were first-preference applications, and 26 first-preference offers were made. So if you're considering this school, getting your application in early and as a top choice matters. The school is a Church of England primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision, and is led by headteacher Ann Robinson.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStanway Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 1RP
HeadteacherAnn Robinson
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity232 / 240 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 34 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

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

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

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsNetballSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningDramaEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled 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.