Hurst Hill Primary School
Bilston, WV14 9AJ · Dudley · primary school
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60th 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 — 1.7/10 against 2,358 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 41% | 0.98 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hurst Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, gardening, film, science and Forest School clubs, or take part in football, dance and ball skills. Music lessons are available, and an after-school club provides wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 353. 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 steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Hurst Hill Primary School
Overview
Hurst Hill Primary School is described as a “well-organised school in which to work and learn” where pupils are expected to “do their best, behave well and help others.” The inspection found that leaders have established effective systems, resulting in a positive environment where staff and pupils report being happy and expectations are viewed as fair.
Strengths
- The school employs a “well-organised, efficient approach to teaching early reading,” with staff trained in phonics and a well-stocked library supporting regular reading.
- Early years classes effectively develop children’s knowledge of number, ensuring most are ready for the national curriculum when moving into key stage 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from the school’s “inclusive nature” and receive targeted support, sometimes involving external experts.
- Leaders provide careful guidance on curriculum content, exemplified by a “well-sequenced scheme” in music that ensures pupils understand and use the correct language and rules.
- Trust leaders have created “effective structures for governance” that enable governors to support staff and steer school improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should identify which specific knowledge and concepts in foundation subjects to “emphasise and revisit more frequently” to ensure pupils remember crucial content.
- The approach to selecting reading material in English lessons requires review, as some texts do not align well with learning intentions, causing confusion for staff and pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff know how to spot concerns, follow correct procedures, and teach pupils about healthy relationships and online safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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