Bearwood Primary School
Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bearwood Primary School is a primary school in Smethwick for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 10th of 15 primary schools in Smethwick. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 March 2014, report published 30 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Leaders at Bearwood Primary School are passionate that every child will be successful at school. They are committed to ensuring that pupils attend school regularly. Leaders make sure that any incidents of bullying or poor behaviour are dealt with quickly and do not happen again. Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy coming to school. The majority of parents and carers are positive about the school. Leaders set high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils know and follow the school rules. Staff apply the school rules consistently and fairly. As a result, pupils behave well. Pupils are highly engaged in their learning and achieve well in lessons. At social times, they enjoy playing games outside and talking to their friends. Adults and playground buddies help pupils to play and make friends. Pupils have a wide range of experiences that 'open a world of opportunity' both in the local community and beyond. They visit the local library, parks and allotments. Trips to the theatre, museum and farm help them to deepen their learning. Pupils have fun and learn more about coastlines during the family trip to the seaside. A variety of clubs, including those for choir, art, clarinet and sports, allows pupils to develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- The early years curriculum is not coherently sequenced in some areas of learning. As a result, children do not always have opportunities that help them to practise and apply their learning well. Leaders should further strengthen the early years curriculum so that it is coherently planned and sequenced in all areas, so that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
- Leaders do not consistently identify and address gaps in learning in a few subjects. This means that sometimes, pupils do not have the prior knowledge or skills they need to access learning. Leaders should make sure that any gaps in learning are consistently identified and addressed, so that all pupils learn the intended curriculum well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
465 pupils on roll, with places for 498
Schools near Bearwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Abbey Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Abbey Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Shireland Technology Primary | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deborah Haywood
- Phone
- 01214344499
- Address
- Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4HB
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- URN
- 103933
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.