Amblecote Primary School, Stourbridge

Ofsted's report card from its 12 May 2026 inspection grades Amblecote Primary School on 7 areas: 4 strong standard and 3 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Leaders' relentless determination to improve attendance has had a significant positive impact."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders have developed a clear and ambitious curriculum that sets out what pupils need to know clearly."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Inclusion is at the heart of the school's work."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders at Amblecote teach pupils how to understand themselves and others."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Most pupils are well prepared for the next stage of education."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders are passionate about providing children with the best possible start to education."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders at Amblecote Primary School show dedication and passion."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to refine the writing curriculum so pupils achieve even better and disadvantaged pupils close the attainment gap with their peers"; "Leaders, including governors, should build on the improvements that they have made by checking rigorously on the impact of their strategies so that all pupils can achieve as well as possible"; "Leaders should continue to ensure that staff consistently maximise opportunities for high-quality interactions with children so that children develop and deepen their understanding across the curriculum as securely as possible".

In its own words: "A school where every child is valued, included, and supported to thrive. At Amblecote, every child is welcomed, valued, and celebrated for who they are. We are proud to be a school where children with a wide range of needs learn, play, and grow together and where inclusion is woven into every part of school life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Jane Cook, and I am incredibly proud to be the Head Teacher at Amblecote Primary School. We hope it gives you a real sense of who we are and what we stand for. Our site is regularly updated, so please keep checking back for the latest news and information."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, dance, choir, cooking and gardening.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Amblecote Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Dudley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Amblecote Primary School as their first choice and 126 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Amblecote Primary School are Brook Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); St James's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 81% maths); Ashwood Park Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 44% maths); and Peters Hill Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 81% maths).

Amblecote Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Asian (5%).

The nearest railway station is Stourbridge Town Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Collis Street (after), 110 metres away.

Amblecote Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Amblecote Primary School are The Wordsley School (0.9 miles), Redhill School (1 mile), Ridgewood High School (1.2 miles) and Old Swinford Hospital (1.2 miles).