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Amblecote Primary School

Amblecote Primary School

Dudley, DY8 4DQPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Drive, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY8 4DQ
HeadteacherJane Cook
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils302
Free School Meals (FSM)22.5%
School Capacity302 / 315 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Mar 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Top 50%

447th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

18th of 69

In Dudley

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

18%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:82%
Higher:44%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:24%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:76%
Higher:44%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

71%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsFootballDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

45

Applications

128

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Amblecote Primary School

Amblecote Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01384906535www.amblecote.dudley.sch.uk/

School Drive, Stourbridge

Dudley, DY8 4DQ

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School Drive, Stourbridge

Dudley, DY8 4DQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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