Oakham Primary School, Oldbury

In its own words: "At Oakham, we strive for the all-round development of every child and the growth of creative, enquiring minds for success in school and beyond. Our staff, governors, parents and carers work in partnership with our children to support their progress and empower them to achieve their potential to become independent, life-long learners."

From the headteacher's welcome: "'Pupils' attitudes to learning are exemplary. They are keen to learn, ask questions and work well with each other so as to make excellent progress... At Oakham, we provide a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where children thrive and develop intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Oakham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Sandwell and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 76 families put Oakham Primary School as their first choice and 139 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 18 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Oakham Primary School are Grace Mary Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 90% maths); Tividale Hall Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 74% maths); Tividale Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 78% maths); and Burnt Tree Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 67% maths).

Oakham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

76 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakham Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 53% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (53%).

12.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (57%), Asian (22%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 61 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 8 (1.7%) 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.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hawfield Road (opposite), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oakham Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Oakham Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Oakham Primary School are Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy (0.6 miles) and St Michael's Church of England High School (1.3 miles).