Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School, Oldbury
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Oldbury, part of Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 17 schools in Oldbury with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School in detail
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Together we build a relationship between home and school that aims for the best learning possible. Our school faith is central to all that we are. Following the way of Our Lady and St Hubert's, we strive to see the spirit of Jesus in our actions and the actions of others."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 75% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 54 families put Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 103 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 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 Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School are Moat Farm Junior School (0.1 miles, 83% reading, 88% maths); Moat Farm Infant School (0.1 miles); Bleakhouse Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 68% maths); and Causeway Green Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 78% reading, 69% maths).
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Moat Farm Junior SchoolMoat Farm Infant SchoolBleakhouse Primary SchoolCauseway Green Primary School
The trust
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
119 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 64% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 49% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (49%).
Who goes there
15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 60 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 11 (2.7%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Langley Green Rail Station, about 890 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knottsall Lane (opposite), 320 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School are Q3 Academy Langley (0.1 miles), Bristnall Hall Academy (0.4 miles), Oldbury Academy (0.4 miles) and Holly Lodge High School College of Science (1.2 miles).
Q3 Academy LangleyBristnall Hall AcademyOldbury AcademyHolly Lodge High School College of Science
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at teaching reading through a well-organised phonics programme that starts in the early years and continues consistently throughout the school. Pupils benefit from a thoughtfully designed personal development curriculum that prepares them for life in modern Britain, with strong pastoral support tailored to individual needs. The school creates an inclusive, welcoming environment where pupils behave respectfully, feel safe, and take pride in their school community.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme with consistent phonics teaching from early years onwards, resulting in pupils developing reading skills well
- Well-designed, broad curriculum that includes excellent personal development preparation for life in modern Britain
- Pupils behave well with high levels of respect for one another, creating a calm and purposeful environment
- Effective leadership and governance with good balance of support and challenge
- Strong pastoral support and many extra-curricular opportunities available to pupils
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, checks on pupils' learning are not used effectively to ensure pupils remember and deepen their knowledge over time
- Learning is not always precisely matched to the needs of pupils with SEND, limiting their ability to build knowledge as effectively as possible
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place and pupils trusting adults to respond quickly to concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, trips, enrichment opportunities, breakfast club, after-school club
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming school at the centre of the community where pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and proud to be part of the school. The school has high expectations and provides a broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils well.
At a Glance
15.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
119 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 74% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Sandwell's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 19
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight.
19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 16 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
416 pupils
420 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oldbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldbury
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
415
Total Pupils
212
Boys
203
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
23.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,788
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,250
Per pupil
£2371k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
10.2%
Persistent absence
371
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
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic 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 Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School has around 415 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 10.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Sandwell's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic 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.
How many road collisions happen near Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight. 19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 16 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School is at Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)