Amblecote Primary School
96%
Capacity
302
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Amblecote Primary School
Amblecote Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 302 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Amblecote Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Cook, it falls under Dudley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4547th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 69 in Dudley.
Amblecote Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 45 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Amblecote Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Amblecote Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Drive, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY8 4DQ |
| Headteacher | Jane Cook |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 302 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.5% |
| School Capacity | 302 / 315 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4547th of 13,686
Nationally
447th of 1,378
In West Midlands
18th of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
128
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Drive, Stourbridge
Dudley, DY8 4DQ
Journey to School
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