Jesson's Church of England Primary School
118%
Capacity
746
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Jesson's Church of England Primary School
Jesson's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 746 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Jesson's Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Lea, it falls under Dudley local authority.
Jesson's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 79 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Jesson's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Tennis, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Jesson's Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Street, Dudley, Dudley, DY1 2AQ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Lea |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 746 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.3% |
| School Capacity | 746 / 630 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed79
105
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Street, Dudley
Dudley, DY1 2AQ
School Street, Dudley
Dudley, DY1 2AQ
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