Brierley Hill Primary School
Brierley Hill, DY5 2TD · Dudley · primary school
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40th 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 — 5.9/10 against 810 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| 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.
Brierley Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 246. 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 expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper primary years? How does the school engage parents in their child’s learning progress?
What Ofsted said about Brierley Hill Primary School
Overview
Evidence suggests that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” prompting a future graded inspection. Following a period of decline in standards and attendance, fresh leadership has introduced higher expectations, resulting in “very positive behaviour” and improving academic outcomes. The school is currently undergoing significant change, with a renewed curriculum and improved support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “very positive behaviour” and “attentive attitudes to learning” in response to new leadership expectations.
- The quality of work is “improving rapidly” due to a stronger curriculum and rigorous phonics schemes that are helping pupils catch up.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved significantly, reversing previous lapses in oversight.
- Staff feel “supported and guided” by leadership, and pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their achievements.
Areas to improve
- Ensure that the teaching of phonics and reading leads to “strong achievement by pupils,” as new systems are not yet firmly embedded.
- Support staff to implement the new curriculum in foundation subjects effectively, as their knowledge of key content to emphasise is not consistently secure.
- Strengthen work with families and professional services to address the fact that “too many pupils miss school too often for no good reason.”
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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