Lightwoods Primary Academy
Castle Road East, Oldbury, B68 9BGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lightwoods Primary Academy is a primary school in Oldbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 8th of 17 primary schools in Oldbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 17 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Pupils excel here. A calm, nurturing environment permeates throughout the school. Many pupils comment that they love their time here. Pupils are encouraged to explore the world around them and are excited to do so. The school pays a great deal of attention to pupils' safety and well-being. Pupils, including children in the early years, build strong, positive relationships with their teachers and peers. This helps pupils to settle quickly when they first join. The warmth of these relationships means that children are happy at school and attend regularly. Pupils' behaviour is praiseworthy. In lessons, they focus intently on their learning, making the most of every moment. Children in the early years quickly learn the routines expected of them and make strong progress. The commitment that pupils have to learning is palpable. Pupils study a broad and rich curriculum that extends well beyond the academic. Many pupils benefit from the well-planned and resourced 'forest school' activities. Pupils take up leadership positions within the school, such as librarians, eco-warriors and school council reps. These roles help pupils develop their understanding of social and moral responsibilities to their community and beyond. Pupils know that they have a voice that is listened to.
What the school should improve
- In the foundation subjects, the school has not been clear enough about the precise knowledge that needs to be checked and how. As a result, teachers are not always clear about how well pupils have learned new curriculum content. Where this happens, occasionally, gaps in pupils' learning go unnoticed, and misconceptions persist. The school should provide clarity about precisely which knowledge ought to be assessed, and support teachers to check on this methodically so pupils achieve well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
413 pupils on roll, with places for 390
Schools near Lightwoods Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 77% met the expected standard |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Bleakhouse Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Brandhall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Abbey Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Ashton
- Phone
- 01214292542
- Address
- Castle Road East, Oldbury, B68 9BG
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- URN
- 148333
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.