Oldswinford C of E Primary School

About Oldswinford C of E Primary School

Oldswinford C of E Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 166 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.77, meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. Of those, 55 first-preference families were offered a place, which suggests that while competition is strong, a significant number of those who put it first were successful. The school's reputation is reflected in its Good Ofsted rating from 2023, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The previous inspection in 2010 had awarded an Outstanding overall, so the current rating represents a slight change, but the ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. With a relatively low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 8%, the school draws from a broadly advantaged catchment, which may contribute to its appeal.

Academically, Oldswinford performs well above the local authority average. At Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Dudley average of just 59%. This places the school 5th out of 69 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top 25% nationally. In individual subjects, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in writing, while 82% did so in maths. At the higher standard, 13% achieved the top scores across all three subjects, with 43% hitting the higher standard in maths and 42% in reading. Average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 106 in maths, both above the national benchmark of 100. The school does not publish progress scores for its current cohort, but the attainment figures alone make it a strong performer in Dudley.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sensory room, library, playing fields, art studios, ICT suite, dining hall, gymnasium and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision covers cricket, football, rounders and tennis, while clubs include choir, gardening, book club, drama, film club and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. With 412 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is nearly full, and the high oversubscription ratio means that families applying should be prepared for a competitive process. This is a school that suits families who prioritise strong academic outcomes within a church school setting, and who are willing to navigate a popular admissions round.

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