Lightwoods Primary Academy
URN: 148333 • Oldbury, Sandwell B68 9BG
Overview
- Name
- Lightwoods Primary Academy
- URN
- 148333
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Ashton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01214292542
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell B68 9BG
Summary
Lightwoods Primary Academy, located in Oldbury, Sandwell, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 405 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 390. The school is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The academy prioritises values such as self-awareness, resilience, and collaboration, aiming to inspire pupils to become independent learners with a lifelong love of learning.
The curriculum at Lightwoods is designed to provide engaging and authentic learning experiences that spark curiosity and promote achievement for all students. The school also offers an outstanding preschool, Tinywoods, which further supports early childhood education. Lightwoods Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging families and carers to engage with the school through various initiatives.
For parents seeking a nurturing educational environment, Lightwoods Primary Academy provides opportunities for children to feel safe, valued, and respected within a vibrant school community. The academy's leadership, led by Associate Principal Mr Ashton, is dedicated to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
The curriculum at Lightwoods is designed to provide engaging and authentic learning experiences that spark curiosity and promote achievement for all students. The school also offers an outstanding preschool, Tinywoods, which further supports early childhood education. Lightwoods Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging families and carers to engage with the school through various initiatives.
For parents seeking a nurturing educational environment, Lightwoods Primary Academy provides opportunities for children to feel safe, valued, and respected within a vibrant school community. The academy's leadership, led by Associate Principal Mr Ashton, is dedicated to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- Shireland Hall Primary Academy (74.3)
- Oakham Primary School (73.2)
- Old Park Primary School (71.7)
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary School (71.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 390
- Pupils
- 405
- Boys
- 218
- Girls
- 187
- FSM %
- 16.00
- Open date
- 2021-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 405 | 218 | 187 | 390 | 16.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 413 | 211 | 202 | 390 | 16.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 385 | 183 | 202 | 390 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 385 | 183 | 202 | 390 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 360 |
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