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Olive Hill Primary Academy

Olive Hill Primary Academy

Dudley, B62 8JZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

468

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About Olive Hill Primary Academy

Olive Hill Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 468 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 470 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Olive Hill Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Grasby, it falls under Dudley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5949th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 69 in Dudley.

Olive Hill Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 57 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Olive Hill Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Netball, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Olive Hill Primary Academy 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
AddressSpringfield Road, Halesowen, Dudley, B62 8JZ
HeadteacherHannah Grasby
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils468
Free School Meals (FSM)28.1%
School Capacity468 / 470 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (13 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)

5949th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

584th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

28th of 69

In Dudley

Top 50%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

65%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:81%
Higher:24%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:77%
Higher:15%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

67%

'23/24

65%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisFootballNetballAthleticsDanceCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChoirEco ClubFilm ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

57

Applications

117

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

55 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Hill Primary Academy

Olive Hill Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01384958439www.olive.dudley.sch.uk/

Springfield Road, Halesowen

Dudley, B62 8JZ

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Springfield Road, Halesowen

Dudley, B62 8JZ

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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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