Pennyhill Primary School
Hollyhedge Road, Pennyhill Primary School, West Bromwich, B71 3BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pennyhill Primary School is a primary school in West Bromwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 16th of 17 primary schools in West Bromwich. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in June 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 9 June 2026, report published 12 July 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 June 2026
‘Enjoy, Respect, Achieve’ shapes daily life at Pennyhill. Pupils feel happy, included and able to thrive from the moment they join the school. Pupils get off to a positive start in Nursery and Reception. They enjoy sharing stories, singing favourite rhymes and taking part in role play, such as acting out familiar stories, which builds their language and confidence. Calm routines help pupils feel safe and ready to learn. Pupils quickly develop early reading and phonics skills and take part in lessons with enthusiasm, curiosity and growing independence. Pupils continue to enjoy their learning as they move through the school. They build knowledge securely over time and become confident readers. For example, many talk with pride about books they have read and explain their ideas clearly in subjects such as science and history. Most pupils achieve well from their starting points. Disadvantaged pupils do particularly well because of very effective support. By the time they leave, pupils are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. Strong relationships with staff and each other help them to take part fully in school life. Pupils enjoy a range of experiences, including trips, clubs, sports and residential visits. Many take on leadership roles, such as school councillors helping to improve playtimes or eco monitors encouraging recycling, which develops confidence and responsibility. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support to help them take part successfully. Pupils behave well and show respect for others. They feel safe and trust adults to help them quickly if needed. Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively. Pupils understand the importance of coming to school every day. They respond well to rewards such as attendance celebrations and enjoy starting the day with breakfast club, which helps them arrive on time and ready to learn. Attendance is improving over time, helping more pupils to benefit fully from their learning.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure staff identify and address pupils’ mistakes and misconceptions quickly so that gaps in understanding do not become embedded.
- Leaders should continue to work closely with families whose children attend less regularly so that attendance continues to improve.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
88 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
647 pupils on roll, with places for 660
Schools near Pennyhill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Green Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| The Priory Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 42% met the expected standard |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Moorlands Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Elaine Williams
- Phone
- 01215882230
- Address
- Hollyhedge Road, Pennyhill Primary School, West Bromwich, B71 3BU
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- URN
- 135215
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.