Glebefields Primary School, Tipton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Glebefields does a particularly strong job helping pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special needs to make good progress. The school creates a warm, welcoming environment where children are eager to learn, and the headteacher and staff work hard to continually improve teaching quality. Pupils behave well, feel safe, and are proud to be part of what many describe as a 'big family'.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make rapid progress in reading, writing and mathematics from low starting points
- Well-planned lessons with high expectations motivate pupils to learn eagerly
- Good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, with pupils feeling safe and proud of their school
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and senior leaders who continually drive improvement
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium
Areas for Improvement
- More teaching needs to reach outstanding standard
- Some lessons do not challenge more-able pupils enough to help them reach higher standards
- Attendance remains below average despite recent improvements
- New governors need training to carry out their responsibilities effectively
- Use of language in feedback to younger pupils could be clearer
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all parents indicated they believe the school keeps pupils safe, and pupils receive good teaching on how to keep themselves safe and healthy.
Glebefields Primary School is a good school where pupils achieve well from low starting points, making rapid progress particularly in mathematics. The school provides a caring, stimulating environment with consistently good teaching and positive pupil behaviour.
At a Glance
61.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 71%. Maths has declined from 73% to 68%. Writing has declined from 67% to 61%.
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
366 pupils
480 capacity
114 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Tipton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tipton
Admissions Demand - Sandwell
Places available
4,920
Applications
3,904
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.23797%
Overall absence
24.7678%
Persistent absence
323
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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