St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 3–11 · West Bromwich, Sandwell
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell for ages 3–11 (voluntary controlled school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 12 November 2024. Sandwell has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2024 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Stanway Road, West Bromwich, B71 1RP
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Sandwell
- Pupils on roll
- 229 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 23.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 12 November 2024
Strengths
- “This well-led school has a strong sense of identity and community.”
- “It teaches pupils to be honest and respectful, and to look for ways to serve others.”
- “This helps pupils to feel good about themselves, which is reflected in their positive and caring attitudes.”
To improve
- “However, standards in writing and mathematics have dropped.”
- “School leaders and staff know there is room for improvement for teaching and learning in these subjects.”
- “The school has some aspects to improve.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 42% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 21 first-preference applications, 24 offers in total, 21 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2024 to 2026, as Sandwell published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Sandwell.
- All Saints CofE Primary School 0.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Eaton Valley Primary School 0.4 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Hargate Primary School 0.7 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Pennyhill Primary School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 0.7 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Hateley Heath Academy 0.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Hall Green Primary School 0.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Moorlands Primary School 0.9 mi Good Last distance published