Dudley Wood Primary School
About Dudley Wood Primary School
Dudley Wood Primary School is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, located in the Dudley borough of the West Midlands. It is a popular school, with 446 pupils on roll against a capacity of 460, meaning it is very close to full. The school is oversubscribed for its 52 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, receiving 99 total applications — an oversubscription ratio of 1.9. Of those, 46 were first-preference applications, and all 46 received an offer. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30.8%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and reflects the local demographic context. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for younger children. Headteacher Jenna Greenfield leads a school that has clearly generated strong demand from local families, despite the challenges of a high-FSM intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:15
Source: dudley-wood.dudley.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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