Lightwoods Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Address | Castle Road East, B68 9BG |
| School Website | https://lightwoodsprimary.academy/ |
| Telephone | 1214292542 |
| URN | 148333 |
School Census
| Total | 418 |
| Girls/Boys | 209/209 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 54 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/05/2024 | Good |
| 26/02/2020 | Inadequate |
| 28/01/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 128 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 40.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 23.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 41.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 25.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Winchfield Drive, , B17 8TR
Bleakhouse Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bleakhouse Road, , B68 9DS