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Wrens Nest Primary School

Dudley, DY1 3NXPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
99 apps / 60 places
Ranking
#6,575
of 13,686 nationally

About Wrens Nest Primary School

Wrens Nest Primary School is a state primary in Dudley, West Midlands, that is currently running close to full capacity with 521 pupils against a school capacity of 550. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 56.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and signals a significant concentration of socio-economic need in its intake. Demand for places is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year: it received 99 applications for 60 places, and 63 of those were first-preference choices, resulting in 57 first-preference offers. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.65, meaning nearly two families apply for every available spot. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age 2, which may be a factor in its appeal to local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarigold Crescent, Dudley, Dudley, DY1 3NX
HeadteacherSarah Parkes
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils521
Free School Meals (FSM)56.1%
School Capacity521 / 550 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsSports HallForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisAthleticsFootballGymnasticsRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaScience ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

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