Mount Pleasant Primary School
Brierley Hill, DY5 2YN · Dudley · primary school
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43rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,634 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mount Pleasant 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%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for gymnastics, art, music, felting, jewellery, STEM, and board games. Sports include football, tennis, netball, and Zumba. Trips visit the Black Country Living Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Dudley Zoo, and Chedworth Roman Villa. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 356 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Mount Pleasant Primary School
Overview
Mount Pleasant Primary School is described as a “special school to attend” where pupils enjoy “positive relationships” and a culture of respect. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the report states that the “quality of education” and “leadership and management” require improvement, particularly regarding curriculum consistency and monitoring of outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “good” behaviour, with classrooms described as calm and disruption as “rare”.
- Early years provision is “good”, with children making a “strong start” in reading and language development.
- Personal development is “good”, with pupils understanding how to keep themselves safe and engaging in community activities.
- The school has effective systems to promote good attendance and has successfully reduced persistent absence.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective”, creating an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- The school must monitor the impact of improvement actions with a “sharp enough focus” to ensure they have the “maximum intended impact”.
- Curriculum delivery is inconsistent, particularly in wider subjects where checks on pupils’ understanding are not “taking place systematically”.
- Basic skills in handwriting, letter formation, and presentation require improvement, as expectations are not “clear or consistently applied”.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 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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