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Caslon Primary Community School

Dudley, B63 2ESPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#5,359
of 13,686 nationally

About Caslon Primary Community School

Caslon Primary Community School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit above the Dudley local authority average, but the picture is more mixed than that headline suggests. The school’s combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score of 67% beats the LA average of 59% by eight percentage points, placing it 24th out of 69 primary schools in the borough. That’s a solid mid-table position, though it’s worth noting that the three top-performing schools in Dudley all scored 81 or higher. Where Caslon really stands out is in maths: 88% of pupils reached the expected standard, and the average maths score of 104 is strong. Reading also performs well, with 76% at expected and an average score of 106. The catch is that no pupils reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and writing higher attainment sits at 0%, suggesting that while most children are meeting the benchmark, very few are exceeding it.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeeches View Avenue, Halesowen, Dudley, B63 2ES
HeadteacherLynnette Holden-Gough
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils268
Free School Meals (FSM)35.1%
School Capacity268 / 222 (121% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
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, 18 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsTennisDanceAthleticsRoundersSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubEco ClubArt ClubFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caslon Primary Community School

Caslon Primary Community 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.