Moat Farm Infant School, Oldbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Moat Farm Infant School excels at making every child feel valued and supported through its inclusive approach and strong family relationships. The school has successfully improved attendance and behaviour whilst maintaining a calm, orderly environment where pupils develop confidence in reading, writing and maths. Children benefit from a broad curriculum that celebrates diversity and develops their character through a focus on respect, relationships and their core values.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership that prioritises inclusion and has rapidly improved attendance and professional learning
- Effective teaching of foundational skills in reading, writing and mathematics with particular focus on phonics and communication skills
- Inclusive practices that ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs catch up and achieve well
- Positive behaviour and respectful school culture with significant reduction in playground incidents
- Well-designed curriculum tailored to the school's context with clear progression of knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching does not support pupils to learn key knowledge as effectively as it could
- Strategies in the Rainbow Room for pupils who find curriculum access difficult are not yet fully embedded, so some pupils are not supported as well as they could be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music groups with end of year performances, after-school clubs and activities
Moat Farm Infant School is a large school with a small family feel that has made notable improvements since joining a trust. Leaders have created an inclusive culture with strong relationships with pupils and families, resulting in rapidly improving pupil achievement.
At a Glance
31.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
407 pupils
360 capacity
47 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Oldbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oldbury
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.83544%
Overall absence
12.65306%
Persistent absence
245
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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