Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Dudley, DY2 7QA · Dudley · primary school
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54th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.4/10 against 1,013 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beechwood Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for the 3.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national average?
What Ofsted said about Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Overview
Beechwood Church of England Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report highlights a school with a strong sense of community, where staff are committed to ensuring all pupils succeed socially and academically. Leaders have implemented effective strategies to improve outcomes, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, following the challenges posed by the pandemic and high pupil turnover.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, attend school regularly, and feel safe, with leaders taking “swift and decisive action” against bullying.
- The curriculum places learning to read at its heart, with pupils making good progress in phonics and developing a “love and enjoyment of stories.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “high levels of support,” with accurate identification of needs and effective collaboration with external agencies.
- Attendance is “exceptionally strong,” with leaders being “relentless” in helping families overcome barriers to regular attendance.
- Staff report being “overwhelmingly positive” about leadership, noting that leaders consider workload and well-being when implementing new initiatives.
Areas to improve
- The key knowledge pupils need to learn in some subjects is not clearly defined, meaning some pupils are not secure in how their learning connects.
- Teachers’ subject-specific pedagogical knowledge requires further development to enhance teaching across the wider curriculum.
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 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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