Wrens Nest Primary School
Dudley, DY1 3NX · Dudley · primary school
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53rd 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 — 6.8/10 against 728 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wrens Nest Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join dance, Inside Out, and art clubs, or participate in boccia, football, gymnastics, athletics, netball, and cross country. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 537 pupils against a stated capacity of 550. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Wrens Nest Primary School
Overview
Wrens Nest Primary School is described as a “safe haven” where pupils thrive due to high levels of care and support. The report highlights an “ambitious, engaging and well sequenced” curriculum and “highly inclusive” teaching that ensures no pupil is left behind. Leaders have made “careful and well-informed decisions” to improve provision, particularly for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious, engaging and well sequenced,” with “consistently high-quality and highly inclusive teaching” across all classes.
- Inclusion is a “golden thread” running through all aspects of the school, with “bespoke and highly tailored” support for pupils with complex needs.
- Pupils develop into “confident, resilient and thoughtful” individuals through an extensive personal development programme and “thoughtfully planned ‘life lessons’.”
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge” and use it to explain concepts with “clarity and precision,” while effectively developing pupils’ spoken vocabulary.
- Leaders have taken “effective action to address pupils' lower achievement in writing,” with refinements bringing about quick improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine recording processes for behaviour, attendance, and welfare to allow for more efficient analysis of data.
- School improvement planning and monitoring need increased “precision and efficiency” so priorities are clear to all staff.
- Leaders at all levels should continue to develop their expertise to contribute more fully to driving improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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