Milking Bank Primary School
DUDLEY, DY1 2SL · Dudley · primary school
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30th 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milking Bank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% of pupils achieved this, against a national median of 7%. The school was rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are currently running for Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Milking Bank Primary School
Overview
Milking Bank Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly welcoming place" where pupils behave well and feel safe. The inspection confirms that staff morale is high, with leaders being "mindful of their workload and well-being," and that reading is taught effectively. However, the report identifies specific inconsistencies in curriculum planning and early writing instruction that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils are confident, respectful, and behave well, with disruption being "rare" and bullying effectively managed.
- Reading is taught well, with a strong phonics scheme and staff promoting reading for pleasure across the curriculum.
- Leaders provide strong support, resulting in high staff morale and a "calm and orderly" school environment.
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same curriculum as their peers with appropriate support.
- Governance is strong, with governors who are informed and committed to supporting the school’s work.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must revise curriculum guidance in some subjects to identify "crucial knowledge" so teachers know what pupils need to embed in long-term memory.
- The teaching of transcription in the early years is inconsistent; leaders should review the approach to ensure all pupils learn effective letter formation habits from the start.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders up to date on requirements, producing weekly newsletters, and ensuring proper follow-up of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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.
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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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