Corngreaves Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Plant Street, Cradley Heath, B64 6EZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Corngreaves Academy is a primary school in Cradley Heath for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 20th of 84 primary schools in Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 February 2023, report published 23 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2023

Pupils enjoy being part of Corngreaves Academy. Pupils and staff embrace the school's motto 'together we learn to succeed'. Leaders are ambitious and have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils realise these expectations and achieve well. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils enjoy acquiring new knowledge, but also understand the importance of supporting each other to achieve their best. Pupils say the school is like a family. They help each other with learning and with their behaviour. Pupils behave well. They are respectful and polite. This means that pupils' learning is rarely disrupted. Adults check on how pupils are feeling each day. Pupils know there is always someone to talk to if they have a worry. Adults deal with bullying effectively, when it does occur. As a result, pupils feel safe. Leaders provide pupils with opportunities to develop their character. Staff encourage pupils to become resilient. Pupils know that 'marvellous mistakes' help them to learn. They value the opportunity to contribute to school life through a range of different leadership roles, such as safeguarding champions, anti-bullying ambassadors and prefects.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders are still developing assessment systems in a small number of foundation subjects. Teachers do not always know how well pupils have remembered the important information from their previous learning. Leaders need to develop effective assessment systems in these subjects, ensuring that this does not create unnecessary workload for staff.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

209 pupils on roll, with places for 224

Eligible for free school meals38.8%

38.8%, 12.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.7%

17.7%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.7%

18.7%, 3.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.4%

1.4%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Corngreaves Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Reddal Hill Primary School0.3 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard43% met the expected standard
Netherbrook Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Old Hill Primary School0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard72% met the expected standard
Dudley Wood Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Timbertree Academy0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding86% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Robinson
Address
Plant Street, Cradley Heath, B64 6EZ
Local authority
Sandwell
URN
139742

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.