The Primrose Centre is a pupil referral unit in Rowley Regis, Sandwell, for children and young people aged 5 to 11. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 5–11
- 12 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 12
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Roadknight (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 28 May 2007
- Free school meals
- 75% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Sandwell
- School reference (URN)
- 135253
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Sandwell (4)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sandwell council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, December 2022; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (October 2021)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, October 2021).
Contact and getting there
Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- St Michael's Church of England High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- The Westminster School Special school · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- The Orchard School Special school · Ages 2–11 0.8 miles
By need in Sandwell: Autism (11) · SEMH (5) · Moderate learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Physical (4) · Speech and language (3) · Severe learning (3) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Vision (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about The Primrose Centre
How do I get a place at The Primrose Centre?
Places at The Primrose Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sandwell council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does The Primrose Centre support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does The Primrose Centre take?
Aged 5 to 11, boys and girls.
What is The Primrose Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in December 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Primrose Centre?
Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JP, in Sandwell.
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