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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Sandwell, DY4 0ARPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#5,929
of 13,686 nationally

About Wednesbury Oak Academy

Wednesbury Oak Academy is a state primary school in Sandwell, West Midlands, that currently educates 456 pupils against a capacity of 472, meaning it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44.8%, which is notably high and reflects the school’s role in serving a community with significant socio-economic need. For context, the national average for primary schools is around 23%, so this figure is roughly double that. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 75 applications for just 44 places, with 43 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at 1.7 applications per place, a healthy oversubscription ratio that suggests local families are actively choosing it. The school is mixed, non-religious, and has nursery provision, so it caters to children from age three upwards. Its headteacher is Tracy Grieh.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreenacre Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0AR
HeadteacherTracy Grieh
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils456
Free School Meals (FSM)44.8%
School Capacity456 / 472 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Jan 2022
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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, 14 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballSwimmingDanceRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm ClubEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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