Ashwood Park Primary School
Stourbridge, DY8 5DJ · Dudley · primary school
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76th 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,685 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashwood Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 pupils against a stated capacity of 367. 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 plan to raise attainment in reading, writing and maths to meet national expectations? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the school support pupils who are not yet reaching the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Ashwood Park Primary School
Overview
Ashwood Park Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and behave well, with strong early years provision and effective support for deaf pupils. However, the report states that overall effectiveness requires improvement because many pupils, including disadvantaged learners, do not achieve well by the time they leave due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and assessment.
Strengths
- Pupils are made to feel "welcome and valued," with a strong culture of inclusion for deaf pupils using sign language.
- Behaviour is good, with pupils understanding and following the "4 Rs" rules and "The Ashwood Way."
- Early years provision is good, with children benefiting from "discrete sessions in phonics, literacy and mathematics" and play-based learning.
- Reading is a priority, with a new phonics scheme resulting in "stronger outcomes" and timely support for struggling readers.
- Attendance has improved and is now "broadly in line with the national average," with a significant reduction in persistent absence.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff implement the curriculum effectively, as key learning is not always clearly identified or sequenced, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Subject leaders need support to strengthen their knowledge of pedagogy and assessment, as assessment information is not always used regularly enough to check learning.
- Governors should ensure the improvement strategy is more precise and rigorously monitored to create a "greater sense of pace" in raising outcomes for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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