Ofsted school ratings in Sandwell
In Sandwell (West Midlands), 49 of 55 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.1%. That is 1.9 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 89.1%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 4
- Good
- 45
- Requires improvement
- 6
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 55
- rank 73/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Sandwell (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Sandwell | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 4 | 7.3% |
| Good | 45 | 81.8% |
| Requires improvement | 6 | 10.9% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Sandwell
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 90.5% |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Special | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
More about Sandwell
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- South Gloucestershire89.3%
- Southend on Sea89.3%
- Oxfordshire89.3%
- Cumberland88.9%
- East Riding of Yorkshire88.9%
- Trafford88.6%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Sandwell are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 49 of 55 graded state-funded schools in Sandwell hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.1%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Sandwell have?
- Sandwell has 4 schools rated Outstanding and 45 rated Good, out of 55 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Sandwell?
- No state-funded school in Sandwell currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 6 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Sandwell?
- By phase in Sandwell: 90.5% of 42 primary schools; 88.9% of 9 secondary schools; 66.7% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Sandwell compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Sandwell ranks 73 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 89.1% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.