Lapal Primary School
Halesowen, B62 0BZ · Dudley · primary school
5th 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 3,799 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 9.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join art and craft, board games, choir, dance, French, and science clubs, alongside curling, football, golf, netball, and tag rugby. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 365 pupils in a building with 315 places, meaning it is over capacity by 50. Consequently, places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily flow with 50 more pupils than its stated capacity? What specific support is available for the 9.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic time?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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