Dawley Brook Primary School
Kingswinford, DY6 9BP · Dudley · primary school
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45th 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 4,209 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dawley Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in reading results?
What Ofsted said about Dawley Brook Primary School
Overview
Dawley Brook Primary School is described as a “happy, inclusive school” where children settle quickly and embody the motto: ‘Work hard. Be kind.’ The report highlights a “highly bespoke curriculum” rooted in local industrial history, resulting in pupils who are “confident, motivated learners” and “well prepared for their next schools.”
Strengths
- Behaviour is a strength, with pupils feeling “safe and happy” and conduct issues addressed “swiftly and effectively.”
- The school has a “highly inclusive culture” where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “thrive” and make good progress.
- Phonics teaching is systematic and consistent, ensuring pupils become “well-read, independent readers” by the time they leave.
- Governors and leaders take a “forensic approach” to monitoring effectiveness, with changes “rooted in research.”
- Parents are actively engaged through regular communication and high-attendance ‘Inspire Workshops’.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is “overly complex” with key learning not clearly identified, causing pupil confusion; the school must identify central knowledge for future success.
- Teachers do not use “in-the-moment assessment strategies well enough” in a small number of lessons, meaning misconceptions are not recognised quickly; the school should support teachers to address errors promptly.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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