Welcome to Reddal Hill Primary School

 

Welcome from the Headteacher

Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit our school website.

My name is Mrs. Ann Bashir-Pugh, and I am delighted to welcome you to Reddal Hill Primary School. As I begin my ninth year as Headteacher, I remain incredibly proud to lead such a wonderful school community. Every day, I am inspired by our amazing pupils, dedicated staff, supportive families and committed governors, all of whom work together to make Reddal Hill a very special place to learn and grow.

Reddal Hill is a happy, welcoming and inclusive community school situated in the Cradley Heath and Old Hill area of Sandwell. Our pupils and families come from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences, and we believe this diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We are proud to be a school where every child is valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Following our most recent Ofsted Inspection in June 2026, inspectors recognised the many strengths of our school. They noted that 'Pupils settle quickly in the welcoming school.'

They also highlighted the warm relationships that exist throughout the school and praised the way staff and pupils help newcomers to feel safe, valued and included. 'Staff and pupils help (newcomers) integrate smoothly.  Buddy systems, calm corners and thoughtful care help new pupils feel safe, valued and included at school.'

At Reddal Hill, the wellbeing of every member of our community is central to everything we do. We are particularly proud that Ofsted identified our pastoral provision as one of the school's key strengths, stating: 'Pastoral support is a real strength of the school.'

Inspectors recognised our nurturing and compassionate approach, especially for children who may face barriers to learning or wellbeing. They noted that our work helps pupils feel secure, confident and ready to learn. 

Our commitment to wellbeing was further recognised when we successfully achieved the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter Mark in July 2024–2027. This award reflects our ongoing dedication to supporting the wellbeing of pupils, staff, parents, carers and families.

We are proud of our broad and enriching curriculum, which provides exciting opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Ofsted praised the school's personal development offer, noting that pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences, including sport, music, arts, leadership opportunities, educational visits and extracurricular clubs. Inspectors found that: 'The school helps (our pupils) feel unique and valued.'

They also recognised the strong emphasis we place on inclusion, equality and respect, celebrating the fact that: 'The school's welcoming and inclusive ethos is lived out in the way that pupils welcome and embrace all pupils.'

We continue to have high expectations for every pupil and are committed to providing the best possible education. Ofsted recognise that leaders and staff know the school well, understand its strengths and areas for development, and are focused on ensuring that every child succeeds. Inspectors also noted that: 'Parents hold the school in high regard because leaders and staff act with care, integrity and purpose.'"

The partnership between home and school is extremely important to us. We value the support and involvement of our parents and carers and believe that children achieve their best when families and school work closely together. We are fortunate to have a dedicated and enthusiastic Parents and Teachers Association (PTA), whose fundraising and events enrich the experiences of all our pupils.

Our pupil vision statement is:

GLEE – Growing, Learning, Enjoying Excellence

This vision underpins everything we do and reflects our commitment to helping every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally. It is a philosophy that can be seen and felt throughout our school every day.

I hope our website gives you a flavour of the caring, ambitious and inclusive environment that makes Reddal Hill such a special place. If you are considering sending your child to our school, I would be delighted to welcome you for a visit so that you can experience our vibrant school community first-hand. 

I look forward to meeting you.

Kind regards,

Mrs. Ann Bashir-Pugh
Headteacher
September 2026