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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Mount Pleasant Primary School

Dudley, DY5 2YNPrimary School·Ages 3-11
R. ImprovementQuality of Ed.

116%

Capacity

364

Pupils

2.5x

Demand

About Mount Pleasant Primary School

Mount Pleasant Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 364 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Mount Pleasant Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Claire Grinsell, it falls under Dudley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11013th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 69 in Dudley.

Mount Pleasant Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 40 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.

Mount Pleasant Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (57 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Mount Pleasant Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Mount Pleasant 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMount Pleasant, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 2YN
HeadteacherClaire Grinsell
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils364
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity364 / 315 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)

11013th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 80%

1143rd of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 83%

52nd of 69

In Dudley

Top 75%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

49%

Expected Standard

10%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:57%
Higher:18%
Writing
Expected:57%
Higher:16%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:65%
Higher:22%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -13%

'22/23

62%

'23/24

49%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

57 responses

Would Recommend This School

89%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
12%
Concerns dealt with
56%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolAware of curriculumProgress updatesSubject range

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

Facilities

8
GymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCross CountryAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirFilm ClubChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

40

Applications

98

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

37 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Pleasant Primary School

Mount Pleasant Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01384816910www.mount.dudley.sch.uk/

Mount Pleasant, Brierley Hill

Dudley, DY5 2YN

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Mount Pleasant, Brierley Hill

Dudley, DY5 2YN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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