Schools across Sandwell
Local authority · 136 schools across 14 towns
136
94 primary · 22 secondary
63,156
94% capacity used
35
4 outstanding · 31 good
66,998
3,842 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
73.2%
KS2 Maths
72.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,059 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,935 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
17.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
120
2024/25
Absence trend across Sandwell schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
23%
Plans Issued
474
Assessment Requests
940
Tribunal Cases
8
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
159
Lodged
(2.8%)
105
Heard
2
Successful
(2%)
Primary (infant classes)
158
Lodged
(3.3%)
104
Heard
1
Successful
(1%)
Secondary
411
Lodged
(7.5%)
354
Heard
32
Successful
(9%)
Total
570
Lodged
(5.1%)
459
Heard
34
Successful
(7%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.