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Wednesbury Oak Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Wednesbury Oak Academy
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Wednesbury Oak Academy
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- Sandwell DY4 0AR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritizes reading to very good effect with a structured phonics program and rich reading curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders set high expectations, ensuring pupils' learning builds on existing knowledge with confidence in teaching.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some lower key stage 2 activities lack a sharp focus on long-term knowledge retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use extra time to enhance rich reading curriculum post-pandemic.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify additional needs early and help children catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils concentrate well, behave sensibly, and are polite. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are ambitious for SEND pupils, who learn well due to adapted learning without placing ceilings on achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and sorted out quickly by staff. Pupils feel safe and know whom to turn to if worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s values underpin an orderly learning community with detailed tracking of pupil participation to ensure inclusivity.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the ease of communicating concerns with staff.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents through regular communication and ensures they are informed of their children's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of after-school clubs including leadership roles like prefects and 'science squad'.
Outdoor Facilities: A good range of playground equipment and support from sports coaches during lunchtime.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are skilled and confident, making effective use of curriculum guidance.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure learning builds on existing knowledge, which contributes positively to student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In lower key stage 2, some teaching lacks careful planning affecting long-term retention.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders are checking how well students are learning, though some improvements are needed in embedding curriculum fully.
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About Us
Wednesbury Oak Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 456 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 20.9 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.99% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 25 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.34% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% 18 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.85% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.67% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wednesbury Oak Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1