Ocker Hill Academy Catchment Area
Ocker Hill Academy is a academy converter primary school in Tipton, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 251 pupils, and a capacity of 256 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
251
Pupils
256
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Ocker Hill Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ocker Hill Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sandwell. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →Ocker Hill Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DS
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140140
Other Primary Schools in Tipton
If Ocker Hill Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tipton are the next closest alternatives.
Great Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY4 7DE
Ocker Hill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DY4 0DS
Glebefields Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY4 0SX
Joseph Turner Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY4 0RN
St Martin's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DY4 7PG
Sacred Heart Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY4 8UH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ocker Hill Academy
Is Ocker Hill Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ocker Hill Academy is operating close to its capacity of 256 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ocker Hill Academy? ▾
Admission to Ocker Hill Academy is managed by Sandwell. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ocker Hill Academy cover? ▾
Ocker Hill Academy is a primary school in Tipton, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ocker Hill Academy? ▾
Ocker Hill Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.