Ocker Hill Infant School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 7
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

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

Eligible for free school meals20.4%

20.4%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.8%

20.8%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.3%

21.3%, 6.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ocker Hill Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ocker Hill Academy0.1 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Jubilee Park Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Glebefields Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good46% met the expected standard
Joseph Turner Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Great Bridge Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good67% 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
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.