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Victoria Park Primary

Sandwell, B66 3HHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#4,392
of 13,686 nationally

About Victoria Park Primary

Victoria Park Primary is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Sandwell for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently oversubscribed by a significant margin. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 80 applications for just 38 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.11. Of those, 36 were first-preference applications, and 36 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that nearly every family who put it as their top choice secured a place, but demand far outstrips supply overall. The school currently has 641 pupils against a capacity of 630, so it is running slightly over its official number. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools (around 23%) and reflects the local demographic context of Sandwell. The school is non-denominational and has a nursery provision, meaning it takes children from age three. Headteacher Robert Reed leads a school that has clearly built a strong local reputation, given the level of demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBallot Street, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 3HH
HeadteacherRobert Reed
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils641
Free School Meals (FSM)39.2%
School Capacity641 / 630 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsDanceNetballGymnasticsFootballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessEco ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning 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

07:30-08:35

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: victoriaparkacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Victoria Park Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.