Moorlands Primary School, West Bromwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Moorlands Primary School is excellent at making learning interesting and engaging for pupils, with teachers creating exciting topics and providing regular feedback that helps children understand how to improve. The school has built a strong, welcoming community where pupils behave well, relate positively to each other and staff, and develop their talents across many areas including the performing arts. The school provides particularly strong support for pupils with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium funding.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics with rising attainment across the school
- Most teaching is good with interesting topics, well-chosen resources and engaging activities that help pupils enjoy learning
- Pupils receive consistently good feedback and opportunities to assess their own and each other's work, helping them understand what they've done well and what to improve
- Pupils behave well, take pride in their work and school, and feel safe
- Skilled support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs helps them achieve well
Areas for Improvement
- The most-able pupils sometimes receive work that is too easy and do not make the progress they are capable of
- Some lesson activities are not focused sharply enough to help pupils develop their skills effectively
- Reception children do not have enough well-planned, stimulating experiences in the outdoor area, especially to develop writing skills
- Subject leaders' understanding of pupil performance data is not sharp enough to help shape the school's long-term improvement plans
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel safe and are well trained in how to stay safe when encountering potentially dangerous situations.
Moorlands Primary School is a good school where attainment is rising steadily and pupils make good progress from Reception onwards in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils behave well, feel safe, and benefit from a wide range of stimulating experiences that support their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
At a Glance
41.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 66%. Maths has improved from 57% to 66%. Writing has improved from 67% to 76%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - West Bromwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Bromwich
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(107)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.28665%
Overall absence
27.89474%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Moorlands Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.