Tividale Hall Primary School, Oldbury
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
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Tividale Hall provides an inclusive, happy environment where children develop strong character and values. The school excels at teaching early reading and giving young children a brilliant start through skillful play-based learning. Teachers receive good training and use a well-organised curriculum that builds knowledge step-by-step, with additional support for children who need extra help.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum with clear identification of important knowledge that staff are trained to teach effectively
- Excellent early reading programme using systematic phonics teaching with additional support for those who need it
- Outstanding early years provision with skillful staff interactions developing children's language and social-emotional skills
- Strong focus on character development with pupils demonstrating kindness, respect and tolerance
- Pupils feel safe with trusted adults they can turn to, and understand online safety
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment by some staff during lessons to check understanding and move pupils on to new learning
- Some governors lack detailed understanding of curriculum development and decisions, limiting their ability to support and challenge school leaders effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school leaders prioritising pupil well-being and creating a culture where pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe online.
Extracurricular Activities
Junior leadership team roles (friendship prefects, eco-warriors, junior well-being team), castle visits, museum visits, beach trips, residential trips, new challenge week (camping, skateboarding)
Tividale Hall Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection in 2020. The school is inclusive and ambitious, with pupils who are happy, well-behaved, and supported to achieve well.
At a Glance
24.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
50 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 76%. Maths has improved from 66% to 74%. Writing has declined from 71% to 67%.
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Oldbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oldbury
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(9)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.76313%
Overall absence
18.15718%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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