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Belle Vue Primary School

Dudley, DY8 5BZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Requires improvement
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
35%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#12,986
of 13,686 nationally

About Belle Vue Primary School

Belle Vue Primary School in Dudley is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently full to capacity with 427 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. The school serves a community where 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 87 applications for 43 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.02 applicants per place. Of those, 41 were first-preference applications, and 41 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that almost every family who wanted a place as their top choice got one. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age 2, and it is non-denominational with no religious character. The headteacher is Claire Davies.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLawnswood Road, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY8 5BZ
HeadteacherClaire Davies
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils427
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity427 / 420 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketFootballRoundersNetballCross CountryGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: belle-vue.dudley.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belle Vue Primary School

Belle Vue Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.