Great Bridge Primary School, Tipton
Great Bridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Tipton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 12 schools in Tipton with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Great Bridge Primary School in detail
Great Bridge Primary School in its own words
In its own words: ""We are Team GB and together we are all valued, all achieving and all equal. At Great Bridge, our ambition is to empower all children with the knowledge and skills needed to express themselves, so they can flourish as life-long learners."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and multi-sports.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Great Bridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Sandwell and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Great Bridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Great Bridge Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 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 Great Bridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Great Bridge Primary School are Joseph Turner Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 83% maths); St Martin's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 62% maths); Jubilee Park Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 70% maths); and Harvills Hawthorn Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 77% maths).
Great Bridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Joseph Turner Primary SchoolSt Martin's CofE Primary SchoolJubilee Park AcademyHarvills Hawthorn Primary School
Who goes there
47.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (37%), White British (35%) and Black (10%).
In 2026, 66 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 33 (7.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Great Bridge Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eagle Street (opposite), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Great Bridge 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 Great Bridge Primary School are Q3 Academy Tipton (0.5 miles), Gospel Oak School (1.2 miles) and George Salter Academy (1.2 miles).
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2014, 12 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 May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Great Bridge Primary is a warm and welcoming school where children flourish thanks to caring staff and clear routines. Reading is taught exceptionally well using a structured phonics approach, and most children become fluent readers. The school is particularly good at supporting children with additional needs, providing specialist help and ensuring they are fully included in school life.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with a systematic phonics programme that helps most pupils read fluently
- Well-planned curriculum with clear progression of knowledge and skills across subjects
- Caring environment where staff have strong relationships with pupils and address bullying quickly and effectively
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs through specialist provision and additional resources
- Pupils develop good understanding of British values and take on meaningful leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding during lessons well enough, which means misconceptions are not caught early
- Too many pupils, especially those who are disadvantaged or have special needs, are regularly absent from school
- School needs to continue working with parents to improve attendance rates so pupils do not miss valuable learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School councillors, reading ambassadors, play buddies, eco-councillors, various clubs (specific clubs not detailed)
Great Bridge Primary School is a caring and inclusive good school where pupils are friendly, polite, and thrive in a supportive environment. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, and has high expectations for behaviour and learning.
At a Glance
33.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 72% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
16
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Great Bridge Primary School
Headteachers Newsletter 12.06.26
12 Jun 2026
Headteachers Newsletter 22.05.26
22 May 2026
Headteachers Newsletter 08.05.26
8 May 2026
Headteacher's Newsletter 17.04.26
17 Apr 2026
Headteachers Newsletter 13.03.26
13 Mar 2026
Headteachers Newsletter 27.02.26
27 Feb 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Great Bridge Primary School.
- Great Bridge Parents Support Network210m away · Not yet graded
- 4 Community Trust St Martins920m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Great Bridge 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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Great Bridge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Great Bridge 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
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 34 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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
92%
Near capacity
415 pupils
450 places
35 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Tipton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tipton
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
66
SEN Support
33
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Great Bridge Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
457
Total Pupils
220
Boys
237
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
25.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,952
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,550
Per pupil
£3070k
Total funding
£223k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
19.6%
Persistent absence
367
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
Great Bridge Primary School
Questions parents ask about Great Bridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Great Bridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Great Bridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Great Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Bridge Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Great Bridge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Great Bridge 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 Great Bridge Primary School?
Great Bridge Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at Great Bridge Primary School?
Classes at Great Bridge Primary School average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Great Bridge Primary School?
Great Bridge Primary School has around 457 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Great Bridge Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Great Bridge Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Great Bridge Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Great Bridge Primary School in 2024/25. 19.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Great Bridge Primary School?
Apply through Sandwell's coordinated admissions process, naming Great Bridge 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 Great Bridge Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Great Bridge Primary School: Great Bridge Parents Support Network (210m away, registered, not yet graded) and 4 Community Trust St Martins (920m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Great Bridge Primary School's term dates?
Great Bridge 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 Great Bridge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 34 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Great Bridge Primary School?
Great Bridge Primary School is at Mount Street, Great Bridge, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7DE.
Sources: Sandwell term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)