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Cradley CofE Primary School

Dudley, B63 2ULPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,288
of 13,686 nationally

About Cradley CofE Primary School

Cradley CofE Primary School’s headline metrics stand well above the Dudley local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 59%, Cradley achieves 70% — a clear eleven-point lead. This places the school 15th out of 69 primary schools in Dudley, comfortably in the top quarter. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 awarded it an overall Outstanding rating, a significant step up from its previous Good rating in 2012. It is one of only three Outstanding primaries in the entire local authority, and the nearest other Outstanding school, Lapal Primary, is 4.5 km away. For parents in the area, this makes Cradley a standout option for strong academic foundations within a Church of England setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Halesowen, Dudley, B63 2UL
HeadteacherClaire Warford
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)18.0%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteLibrarySports HallForest SchoolSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketGymnasticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaCodingGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: cradleycofe.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Cradley CofE Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.