Maidensbridge Primary School
Kingswinford, DY6 0HX · Dudley · primary school
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14th 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 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maidensbridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Junior Leadership Team, House Captains, Sports Leaders, Librarian, School Council, Charity Ambassadors, The Green Team, and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. Sports include football, tennis, dodgeball, rugby, a multi-skills event, and swimming, while the VIVO Choir provides musical opportunities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the leadership roles distributed among the 236 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Maidensbridge Primary School
Overview
Maidensbridge Primary School is described as a "calm, safe and friendly place" where staff and pupils enjoy working and learning. The inspection found that the school provides a good quality of education, with pupils achieving well in reading and mathematics, though inconsistencies in curriculum planning for some subjects require attention.
Strengths
- The school fosters a supportive environment with "many smiles and much cheerful chatter," and pupils demonstrate good behaviour and resilience.
- Reading provision is strong, with staff regularly reading aloud to pupils and a "well-stocked library" encouraging daily reading and book recommendations.
- The mathematics curriculum is "well organised and resourced," with staff possessing secure subject knowledge and planning learning that builds effectively on prior understanding.
- Personal development is supported through the "SCARF" principles (safety, caring, achievement, resilience, friendship), and pupils have meaningful opportunities to take on leadership roles and influence school life.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with efficient systems for following up concerns and up-to-date staff training.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must provide training and support to ensure staff in foundation subjects, such as history and science, know which "crucial knowledge" to emphasise and revisit so pupils retain it.
- Leaders should ensure all staff follow the school’s stated approach to early reading and mathematics with fidelity, removing unhelpful extra books or questions that "slow progress for a minority of pupils."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff know how to keep children safe and maintain detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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