Lutley Primary School

About Lutley Primary School

Lutley Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary in Dudley, West Midlands, currently home to 581 pupils against a capacity of 630, meaning there is some headroom in its physical space. Yet the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 116 applications for 58 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2 to 1, with 57 of those offers going to first-preference families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.5%, which is notably below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools in the local authority. The school is led by headteacher Alex Hall and has no religious character. It caters for children from age 2 through to 11, though it does not offer nursery provision as a separate phase.

Academically, Lutley performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Dudley LA average of 59%. The school ranks 13th out of 69 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 20% locally, and sits in the top 50% nationally. Average scaled scores in reading and maths both came in at 106, while 89% of pupils met the expected standard in maths specifically. At the higher end, 7% achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, with 28% hitting that mark in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in January 2025, judged that the school had improved significantly since its previous graded inspection in 2019, when it was rated Good overall, with Good marks for leadership, early years provision and quality of education.

Parents are broadly positive, with 70% saying they would recommend the school, though the picture is more mixed on specific issues. In the Parent View survey covering September 2024 to September 2025, 90% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 89% felt their child is safe. However, only 49% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and on SEND support the split is stark: 56% disagreed or strongly disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, against 39% who agreed. The school lists provisions for a range of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. Facilities include a forest school, art studios, a gymnasium and playing fields, with clubs ranging from coding to film club. For families weighing up options, Lutley offers strong academic outcomes in a well-subscribed setting, but the SEND feedback is worth investigating further if your child has additional needs.

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