St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 1RP · Sandwell
#1529 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#14510 of 15,697 nationally
About St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority primary located in West Bromwich, in the Sandwell local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 229 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 16.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1529th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (42th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (9th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 229; capacity filled 95.4%.
There are 24 schools in West Bromwich; St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks 22nd of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)42%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)24.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 229
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 24.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 42%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
All Saints CofE Primary School
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454 students · 441 m away
Eaton Valley Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students · 710 m away
The Phoenix Collegiate
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Hargate Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
493 students · 1.1 km away
Pennyhill Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
647 students · 1.1 km away
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
West Bromwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students · 1.1 km away
Shireland CBSO Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
457 students · 1.2 km away
Hateley Heath Academy
West Bromwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
418 students · 1.2 km away
Hall Green Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students · 1.4 km away
Moorlands Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
206 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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229 students
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229 students
County Bridge Primary School
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229 students
Whetstone Field Primary School
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229 students
Ladypool Primary School
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Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 16.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1529 of 1,690 in West Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks #1529 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #14510 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 229 students in 2025.
Is St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.