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Dudley Wood Primary School
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Dudley Wood Primary School
- Primary
- Dudley DY2 0DB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are prioritized with daily teaching and swift support for those falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Highly ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum allowing students to know and remember more.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent staff application of phonics in writing; misconceptions not addressed quickly enough.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind receive swift help and support, particularly in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High standards of behaviour with effective support for pupils who struggle; positive approach fosters respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification and tailored support, although lesson adaptation is inconsistent at times.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; trusted adults ensure pupil safety and address worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive impact through mental well-being champions and safeguarding measures.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree pupils are happy and safe, appreciating phonics workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs including computing, yoga, drama, and choir offers broad interests.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate leader support in managing workload and well-being.
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About Us
Dudley Wood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 455 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Dudley Wood Primary School, we cherish each individual and strive to make each day meaningful. We treat our kids like the special people they are by taking the time to nurture their interests, skills, and personalities. We establish trusting relationships with parents and collaborate to make sure our kids are successful, safe, and happy. Our goals are the greatest, and we have no boundaries for what we think our kids should be able to do. We introduce children to the joy of learning through a broad, balanced, and interesting curriculum in order to foster their hunger for knowledge, independence, and confidence for the best possible futures. Being one of the four founding academies of the Learning Link Multi Academy Trust fills us with immense pride. We collaborate closely with Sledmere Primary School, Kates Hill Community Primary School, and Netherbrook Primary School under the Trust. We are dedicated to our common goals, values, and ethos and think that by combining our influence, innovation, and collective wisdom, we will become stronger. In order to mould the future and consistently ensure quality, we are working together for the benefit of all of our children and their families.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | 23.3 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 104 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 105 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.13% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 55.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.77% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dudley Wood Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1