The Primrose Centre, Rowley Regis
The Primrose Centre is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Rowley Regis. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Primrose Centre in detail
The Primrose Centre in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am incredibly proud to work in the capacity of Acting Headteacher at The Primrose Centre - Sandwell's short stay provision (Pupil Referral Unit) for primary aged children with social, emotional and mental health needs."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
75% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (17%), Black (17%) and White British (8%).
In 2026, 7 pupils (58.3%) received SEN support and 5 (41.7%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
The Primrose Centre provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rowley Regis Rail Station, about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shelsley Avenue (adjacent), 110 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
75.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from The Primrose Centre
Summer 2 Newsletter 2026
14 Jul 2026
Summer 2 Newsletter
14 Jul 2026
Summer 1 Newsletter
9 Jun 2026
Summer 1 Newsletter
9 Jun 2026
Spring 2 Newsletter
26 Mar 2026
Spring 2 Newsletter
26 Mar 2026
From The Primrose Centre's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Primrose Centre 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
- 30
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 22 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
4 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
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Rowley Regis
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rowley Regis
Across Sandwell council
Places available
5,146
Applications
4,404
Got 1st preference
80.8%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All secondary applications across Sandwell council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Primrose Centre provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
12
Total Pupils
11
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
3.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,706
Mean salary
2026 data
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The Primrose Centre
Questions parents ask about The Primrose Centre
What is The Primrose Centre's Ofsted rating?
The Primrose Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022.
What is the catchment area for The Primrose Centre?
No fixed boundary. When The Primrose Centre is oversubscribed, Sandwell allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Primrose Centre?
The Primrose Centre has around 12 pupils on roll. 75% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Primrose Centre have specialist SEN provision?
The Primrose Centre provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
How do I apply to The Primrose Centre?
Apply through Sandwell's coordinated admissions process, naming The Primrose Centre on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Primrose Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 22 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 4 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 The Primrose Centre?
The Primrose Centre is at Throne Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 9JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)