Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Kingswinford, DY6 9AH · Dudley · primary school
32nd 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 the 2,981 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
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%. Only 14.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2026. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils participate in sports day, visit Worcester Cathedral for Pilgrim’s Quest, and attend the Wild Zoo Experience. The school does not offer a breakfast club or an after-school club.
Getting in. The school has 312 pupils in a capacity of 315 places, leaving 3 spare spots. With so few vacancies, places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school support pupils who need extra help with reading or writing? What are the specific criteria for allocating the 3 remaining places? How do parents manage the lack of formal wraparound care before and after the school day?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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