Cotwall End Primary School
Dudley, DY3 3YG · Dudley · primary school
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24th 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cotwall End Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Recorder Club, KS2 Choir, and School Orchestra. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 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
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cotwall End Primary School
Overview
Cotwall End Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and welcoming,” demonstrating core values such as kindness and self-belief. Leaders and staff work collaboratively to support a “warm and nurturing environment” that promotes high expectations and strong pupil achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced” and helps pupils “secure the knowledge they need” from early years through to Year 6.
- Staff teach early reading effectively, with pupils becoming “confident and fluent readers” supported by a strong reading culture.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve well” due to effective identification processes and close work with external agencies.
- The school places a “strong emphasis on pupils’ personal development,” including leadership roles and highly effective pastoral support for those experiencing trauma.
- Parents and carers are “overwhelmingly positive,” praising the team for providing a supportive atmosphere.
Areas to improve
- Expectations for handwriting and presentation are inconsistent; the school must ensure these are “implemented consistently” so pupils learn to write accurately.
- Some pupils lack opportunities to practise reasoning and problem-solving in mathematics; the school must ensure all pupils have “enough time to practise” these skills to solve complex questions.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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