Eaton Valley Primary School, West Bromwich
Eaton Valley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in West Bromwich. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 17 schools in West Bromwich with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sandwell (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eaton Valley Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Eaton Valley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Sandwell and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Eaton Valley Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Eaton Valley Primary School as their first choice and 111 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Eaton Valley Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eaton Valley Primary School are St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 61% maths); All Saints CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 78% maths); Hargate Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 80% maths); and King George V Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 73% maths).
Eaton Valley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolHargate Primary SchoolKing George V Primary School
Who goes there
53.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (41%), White British (23%) and Mixed (15%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Little Lane, 260 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Eaton Valley Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Eaton Valley Primary School are Shireland CBSO Academy (0.6 miles), Shireland Biomedical Utc (0.8 miles), The Phoenix Collegiate (0.9 miles) and George Salter Academy (1.2 miles).
Shireland CBSO AcademyShireland Biomedical UtcThe Phoenix CollegiateGeorge Salter Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2017, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Eaton Valley Primary School creates a happy, inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and fully included. The school has made strong improvements to reading and mathematics, with consistent progress checks in lessons to quickly identify and support pupils who need help. Staff and pupils share warm relationships and the school offers exciting opportunities like job applications and 'Bunny's Wood' to help children develop resilience and prepare for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading at the heart of the curriculum with regular assessment and catch-up support
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils creating a purposeful learning environment
- Very effective support for pupils with SEND, who are fully included in all school activities
- Clear school vision and mantra of 'all different, all equal' that promotes diversity and tolerance
- Wide range of enrichment activities and meaningful opportunities for all pupils to develop resilience and skills for modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff need further development in phonics expertise, particularly those supporting older pupils struggling with reading
- In some subjects, teachers lack full understanding of how the curriculum is sequenced so pupils can build on prior learning
- Need to ensure all subject leaders and teachers fully understand the curriculum vision to help pupils know and remember more over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and exemplary, with leaders knowing pupils and families well, being vigilant about risks, ensuring meticulous record keeping, and teaching pupils how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, 'Bunny's Wood' outdoor learning area, job application programs with 'Eaton Valley Pounds' reward system, selection committees for matching applicants to positions, food and farming learning initiatives
Eaton Valley Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy learning in a happy, friendly environment with strong leadership. The school has made recent improvements to its curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, with current pupils making good progress.
At a Glance
24.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 80% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Eaton Valley Primary School
Before and after school care
Eaton Valley Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Sandwell
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Eaton Valley Primary School.
- Helping Hands Eaton ValleyAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Eaton Valley Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Sandwell. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eaton Valley Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eaton Valley Primary School is in Sandwell; for families living there:
Apply to Sandwell for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sandwell is 26.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
418 pupils
420 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - West Bromwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Bromwich
Across Sandwell council
Places available
4,920
Applications
3,985
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Sandwell council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
76
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
20.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
446
Total Pupils
231
Boys
215
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
20.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,360
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,743
Per pupil
£2682k
Total funding
£177k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.7%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Eaton Valley Primary School
Questions parents ask about Eaton Valley Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eaton Valley Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eaton Valley Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Eaton Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eaton Valley Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Eaton Valley Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eaton Valley Primary School is oversubscribed, Sandwell allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Eaton Valley Primary School?
Eaton Valley Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Eaton Valley Primary School?
Classes at Eaton Valley Primary School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Eaton Valley Primary School?
Eaton Valley Primary School has around 446 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eaton Valley Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Eaton Valley Primary School in 2024/25. 11.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eaton Valley Primary School?
Apply through Sandwell's coordinated admissions process, naming Eaton Valley Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Eaton Valley Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Eaton Valley Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Helping Hands Eaton Valley (registered, not yet graded).
What are Eaton Valley Primary School's term dates?
Eaton Valley Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Sandwell. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Eaton Valley Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sandwell is 26.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Eaton Valley Primary School?
Eaton Valley Primary School is at Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4BU.
Sources: Sandwell term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)