Dingle Community Primary School
Kingswinford, DY6 8PF · Dudley · primary school
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28th 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 — 6.4/10 against 2,810 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dingle Community 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%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do you support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Dingle Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending the school, where relationships are respectful and behaviour is good. However, the quality of education and early years provision require improvement because the curriculum lacks sufficient specificity and reading instruction is inconsistent. New leadership has begun taking decisive actions to address these issues, but systems are not yet fully embedded.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well-mannered" with "respectful" relationships between staff and pupils.
- Staff help pupils keep safe and healthy, and pupils know who to speak to if worried.
- Pupils value extra-curricular opportunities, including clubs and roles such as "sports leaders" and "school councillors".
- Attendance is frequent and punctual due to clear tracking systems and quick responses to barriers.
- Pupils develop important leadership skills and have "respectful attitudes to difference and diversity".
Areas to improve
- The phonics programme is not delivered consistently well, meaning pupils do not develop reading fluency as quickly as they should.
- The curriculum in some subjects, including the early years, lacks sufficient specificity and progression, preventing pupils from building knowledge effectively over time.
- Teachers’ assessments of pupils’ learning are not always precise enough, allowing misconceptions to persist and hinder progress.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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
—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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