Howley Grange Primary School
About Howley Grange Primary School
Howley Grange Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 159 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.65. Of those, 58 families put it as their first preference, and 54 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Dudley area. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer number of applications — nearly three for every spot — tells its own story about how families view the school. It's a state primary for mixed genders from ages 5 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Angela Lewis. The school is operating very close to its capacity of 420 pupils, with 415 currently on roll, and 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
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
21 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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
08:55 – 15:15
Source: howleygrange.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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