Alder Coppice Primary School
Dudley, DY3 3PS · Dudley · primary school
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29th of 76 primary schools in Dudley we can score, 78 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.0/10 against 3,673 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alder Coppice Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 351 pupils against a stated capacity of 435. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Alder Coppice Primary School
Overview
Alder Coppice Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils live up to the motto of ‘achievement through commitment’. The school maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a positive culture where children behave well and take on leadership roles.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and carefully sequenced, with subject leaders ensuring teachers have secure knowledge to support learning.
- Pupils learn to read well through daily story time, phonics, and targeted support for those falling behind, developing confidence and fluency.
- Staff are proud and feel well supported, while governors effectively hold leaders to account for what is working well and what needs improvement.
- Pupils benefit from a broad range of experiences, including visits and clubs, which enrich the curriculum and celebrate their talents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, there is too much information for pupils to remember; the school should prioritise key knowledge to ensure retention.
- Some parents of pupils with SEND feel uninformed about support and progress; the school must better communicate how needs are met.
- Some pupils do not attend regularly or on time, missing learning; the school should continue working with families to improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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