Straits Primary School
99%
Capacity
414
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Straits Primary School
Straits Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 414 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Straits Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Freear, it falls under Dudley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1491st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 69 in Dudley.
Straits Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
Straits Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.4/5 from 67 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Straits Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Art Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Straits 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Longfellow Road, Dudley, Dudley, DY3 3EE |
| Headteacher | Paul Freear |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 414 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.0% |
| School Capacity | 414 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1491st of 13,686
Nationally
148th of 1,378
In West Midlands
4th of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
80%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
116
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 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.
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Contact Information
Longfellow Road, Dudley
Dudley, DY3 3EE
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