Wednesbury Oak Academy
97%
Capacity
456
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Wednesbury Oak Academy
Wednesbury Oak Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 456 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wednesbury Oak Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracy Grieh, 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 5929th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 83 in Sandwell.
Wednesbury Oak Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 44 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wednesbury Oak Academy include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Wednesbury Oak Academy 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Greenacre Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 0AR |
| Headteacher | Tracy Grieh |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 456 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.8% |
| School Capacity | 456 / 472 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5929th of 13,686
Nationally
581st of 1,378
In West Midlands
32nd 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
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'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
2025/26Oversubscribed44
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenacre Road, Tipton
Sandwell, DY4 0AR
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