Bramford Primary School
Bilston, WV14 9TU · Dudley · primary school
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21st 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 — 7.0/10 against 3,405 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bramford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the 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 (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join music clubs and art classes, participate in the Griffin Arts Festival and Big Draw, and play cricket, handball, and basketball. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 476 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various sports festivals organised for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Bramford Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a ‘vibrant, well-led school’ where pupils receive an ‘engaging, high-quality education’ within a ‘homely’ atmosphere. Leaders and staff are deeply committed to the school’s aims of ‘proud traditions, wide horizons and high achievement’, ensuring all pupils are supported to succeed.
Strengths
- The ‘care of pupils is exceptional’, with a ‘strong ethos of care’ and ‘exemplary’ support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils achieve well in national tests and across all subjects, benefiting from a ‘well-thought-out curriculum’ that builds on prior learning.
- Early reading is taught effectively through phonics, with children making a ‘rapid start’ and displaying a clear ‘love of reading’.
- The arts curriculum is enriched by trust experts, inspiring pupils through projects like a whole-school Shakespeare performance and the Griffin Arts Festival.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’ and ‘friendly, kind and caring’, with high attendance and pupils feeling ‘safe and secure’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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