Timbertree Academy, Cradley Heath
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Timbertree Academy excels at creating a calm, purposeful learning environment where every child is nurtured and inspired to be their best. The school's carefully designed curriculum ensures all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access learning and thrive. Pupils develop strong character, resilience and confidence, leaving them well-prepared for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge and skills progression - staff know exactly what to teach and when
- Rigorous approach to teaching reading and phonics, with strong focus on vocabulary and oral communication skills
- Exemplary behaviour and personal development, with pupils understanding how to become responsible citizens
- Outstanding early years provision with play-based learning that encourages curious learners
- Strong careers programme and experiential learning through trips and visits that enhance pupil development
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils miss school regularly despite targeted support to improve attendance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, trips and visits including National Space Centre
Timbertree Academy is an impressive school where the vision of 'together we learn to succeed' is lived out daily through positive relationships and high expectations. The school provides an excellent standard of education and support, with pupils achieving highly and making excellent progress.
At a Glance
43.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has improved from 83% to 90%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
221 pupils
210 capacity
11 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Cradley Heath
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cradley Heath
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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.76684%
Overall absence
18.47826%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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