Howley Grange Primary School
Halesowen, B62 0HS · Dudley · primary school
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25th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.9/10 against 4,298 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Howley Grange Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Wellbeing Warriors club and attend Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School session involve for Year 6 pupils? How does the Wellbeing Warriors club operate during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Howley Grange Primary School
Overview
Howley Grange Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to belong to a community where everyone is valued. The school’s values of ‘achieve, believe and care’ inspire pupils, who behave well and feel safe. Leaders and staff ensure pupils achieve well academically and develop a range of interests through clubs and community events.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, respect others, and benefit from a ‘zero-tolerance approach to bullying’, ensuring they feel safe.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with teachers presenting information with clarity and using effective assessment to identify gaps in learning.
- Pupils develop into fluent readers through phonics support, and those needing extra help ‘catch up quickly’.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘well designed’, helping older pupils complete complex calculations with confidence.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘enjoy the same experiences as their peers’, with most teachers adapting activities effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers implement the curriculum in Years 1 to 6 in ways that help pupils ‘learn in even greater depth’, as opportunities to deepen learning are sometimes missed.
- Leaders should encourage pupils to read more widely, as some do not know a broad range of authors, texts, or genres.
- Leaders should support staff to develop strategies for pupils with SEND, as activities are sometimes ‘too complex’ and hinder learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a strong culture where staff are vigilant and quickly identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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