Dudley Wood Primary School
Dudley, DY2 0DB · Dudley · primary school
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41st 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 — 4.8/10 against 2,414 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dudley Wood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sing and Play, mindfulness, Star Wars football, choir, maths, reading, forest school, and cooking clubs. Sports include tag rugby, netball, athletics, football, tennis, and gymnastics. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the forest school club? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Dudley Wood Primary School
Overview
Dudley Wood Primary School is judged to be ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are ‘happy and safe’, with strong leadership and a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that ensures pupils ‘know and remember more’.
Strengths
- Early years provision is praised as a ‘fantastic start’, with staff prioritising language development and encouraging exploration.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully planned and sequenced’, allowing teachers to effectively build on prior learning.
- Pupils benefit from high behavioural expectations and a wide range of clubs, including computing, drama, and sports.
- Reading is prioritised through daily phonics teaching, with pupils who fall behind receiving swift support to ‘catch up quickly’.
- Staff workload has been significantly reduced through revised resources and marking approaches, supporting teacher well-being.
Areas to improve
- Staff must consistently adapt lessons for pupils with additional needs, as inconsistency currently ‘makes learning harder’ for some.
- Misconceptions in writing are not always identified quickly enough, slowing progress for some pupils applying phonic knowledge.
- The school must continue working with parents to improve regular attendance, as some pupils still miss ‘valuable learning’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where trusted adults listen to and respond to pupils’ worries.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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