Ocker Hill Infant School
Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ocker Hill Infant School is a primary school in Tipton for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 20 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
This school does an excellent job. It sets high expectations and provides consistent, purposeful routines for all. This enables pupils to settle in quickly, make the most of lessons and experience success. Pupils know what to expect. They feel safe and secure at school. Behaviour is excellent. On the playground and in classrooms, pupils respect others and get along well. They are attentive to their teachers, friendly to their classmates and enjoy school. The school's attention to reading, writing, speaking and mathematics is exemplary. This leads to exceptional progress through the curriculum. By the end of Year 2, standards are high. Staff are clear with their expectations. They are kind and make everyone feel valued. They celebrate diversity and recognise each pupil's unique character, talents and potential. This creates a sense of belonging, builds self-confidence and lifts aspirations. This individual attention also shows in the tailored support for pupils' different needs. Whether pupils are racing ahead with learning or need specialist support to catch up, staff provide them with excellent tuition and support. Consequently, pupils are very well prepared to succeed at junior school. Parents are full of praise for the school. They value its successful attention to their children's academic progress and emotional well-being.
Pupil numbers and mix
221 pupils on roll, with places for 258
Schools near Ocker Hill Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocker Hill Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| 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
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Strange
- Phone
- 01215561119
- Address
- Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DS
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- URN
- 103919
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.