Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 1PG
10 reasons to choose Hargate Primary School
Top line
Hargate Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It is one of the best state primary schools in West Bromwich and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
School fundamentals
Hargate Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (60%/40%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2017) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
Hargate Primary School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Hargate Primary School ranks in the top 33% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 3% of schools.
The Hargate Primary School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Enhanced Provision for deaf children and Specialist Support for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for sport.
Sport at Hargate Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Hargate Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are staggered by age group from 8.30/8.40am to 3.15/3.30pm.
Find another school near Hargate Primary School
Mayfield Preparatory School (3.9 miles); Emmanuel School, Primary, Walsall (4.3 miles); Norfolk House School, Edgbaston (4.3 miles).
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, West Bromwich (1 mile); Ocker Hill Academy (2.4 miles); St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Dudley (3.4 miles).
Birchfield Independent Girls’ School (5.3 miles); Hydesville Tower School (5.4 miles).
Sandwell Academy (2 miles); Holyhead School (2.6 miles); Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy (3.5 miles).