Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 0DS
10 simple reasons to choose Ocker Hill Academy
State junior school (academy converter) in Tipton.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Ocker Hill Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Tipton and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 31.3 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher.
In the top 20% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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Independent Prep Schools
Emmanuel School, Primary, Walsall (4.3 miles); Mayfield Preparatory School (4.6 miles); Hydesville Tower Prep School (4.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, West Bromwich (2.5 miles); Manor Primary School, Coseley (3 miles); Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School, Oldbury (6.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Emmanuel School, Walsall (4.3 miles); Hydesville Tower School (4.9 miles); Wolverhampton Grammar School (5.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Wood Green Academy (2.4 miles); Sandwell Academy (4.7 miles); Ellowes Hall Sports College (4.7 miles).