Ocker Hill Academy
Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ocker Hill Academy is a primary school in Tipton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 1st of 12 primary schools in Tipton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 14 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
All members of the Ocker Hill community are proud of their school. Happy and enthusiastic pupils thrive because of the exceptional care they receive. Dedicated and kind leaders set high expectations for pupils and staff and they all work together to make this school a special place to be. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. Classrooms are calm places where everyone understands the established routines. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and most understand that doing well at school can only be realised through their own hard work and commitment. Many pupils do well because of this work ethic. Everybody matters at Ocker Hill. Those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make significant progress and are an important part of what makes this school a special place. Pupils are inclusive and see differences as something to be celebrated. The wider development of pupils is exceptional and leaders see the purpose of providing wider opportunities as a way to develop pupils' talents and interests. This is achieved in a variety of ways. Extra-curricular clubs such as musical theatre and a residential visit to a performing arts centre are events that the children look forward to and enjoy.
What the school should improve
- The delivery and impact of the teaching of phonics to the weakest readers is not sufficiently well embedded. As a result, some of the most vulnerable readers continue to have gaps in their phonic knowledge and this affects their ability to read fluently. The school should ensure that the phonics programme is delivered effectively by all staff, especially to support pupils who are struggling to learn to read.
- Not all pupils are consistently provided the opportunity to deepen their understanding in mathematics. This means that some pupils are not routinely applying the facts and calculation methods they learn to problem-solving and this has an impact on their understanding. The school should ensure that there are regular opportunities for pupils to develop their reasoning skills in mathematics.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
248 pupils on roll, with places for 256
Schools near Ocker Hill Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocker Hill Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Jubilee Park Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Glebefields Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Joseph Turner Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Great Bridge Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OCKER HILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Joseph Farmer
- Phone
- 01215560445
- Address
- Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DS
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- URN
- 140140
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.