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Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School

Dudley, DY6 9AHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#7,129
of 13,686 nationally

About Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School

Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 96 applications for just 36 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.67. Of those 96 applications, 33 were first-preference choices, and all 33 received offers. That level of demand suggests parents who know the school well are keen to secure a place. The school itself is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Lindsay Mason. It currently has 312 pupils on roll, very close to its capacity of 315, which reinforces the sense of a school that is full and thriving. While the Department for Education does not publish a formal parent view score for this school, the oversubscription figures speak for themselves: this is a school that local parents actively want their children to attend.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNew Street, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 9AH
HeadteacherLindsay Mason
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils312
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity312 / 315 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

DanceFootballCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School

Church of the Ascension CofE 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.