Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
312
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 312 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lindsay Mason, it falls under Dudley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7129th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 69 in Dudley.
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 36 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Church of the Ascension CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | New Street, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 9AH |
| Headteacher | Lindsay Mason |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 312 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 312 / 315 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7129th of 13,686
Nationally
703rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
33rd of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
62%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
New Street, Kingswinford
Dudley, DY6 9AH
Journey to School
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