St Mary's CofE Primary School
69%
Capacity
167
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 167 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Wainwright, it falls under Dudley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12909th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 66th out of 69 in Dudley.
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 16 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, St Mary's CofE 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Queen Street, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 7AQ |
| Headteacher | Amy Wainwright |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 167 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 167 / 242 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jun 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12909th of 13,686
Nationally
1321st of 1,378
In West Midlands
66th of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
36%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Queen Street, Kingswinford
Dudley, DY6 7AQ
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