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Lightwoods Primary Academy

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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9BG

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
405
Ages
4-11
FSM
16.0%
Capacity
390
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
81.0%
Writing
71.0%
Maths
80.0%
RWM Combined
63.0%

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About Lightwoods Primary Academy

Lightwoods Primary Academy is a primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 405 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9BG | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lightwoods Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Lightwoods Primary School)
  3. Feb 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Lightwoods Primary School)
  4. Jan 2014 — Good (predecessor: Lightwoods Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lightwoods Primary Academy

What is Lightwoods Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lightwoods Primary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Lightwoods Primary Academy's latest exam results?
Lightwoods Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lightwoods Primary Academy located?
Lightwoods Primary Academy is a primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, Sandwell (B68 9BG).
How many pupils attend Lightwoods Primary Academy?
Lightwoods Primary Academy has around 405 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lightwoods Primary Academy with other schools?
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