Amblecote Primary School, Stourbridge

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~472m)Possible (~674m)Unlikely (~876m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jane Cook
Pupils:299 / 315 capacity
LA:Dudley
Phone:01384906535
Address:School Drive, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4DQ
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Strong Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 12 May 2026View full report
URN:103806
UKPRN:10069989
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Stourbridge
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Amblecote Primary is a warm, inclusive school where every child is recognised as an individual and feels valued. The school combines ambitious teaching with exceptional care for pupils' wellbeing, particularly supporting those with additional needs. Pupils thrive in a calm, respectful environment where they develop strong social skills and confidence to become responsible citizens.

Key Strengths

  • Strong attendance and behaviour, with calm, respectful classrooms where pupils feel safe and supported
  • Ambitious, well-taught curriculum that makes learning come alive, with particular strength in phonics and reading
  • Excellent inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs, disadvantaged pupils, and those needing extra help
  • Dedicated focus on pupils' wellbeing with effective pastoral support and emotional health services
  • Inspirational leadership that puts pupils first and creates a nurturing school community

Areas for Improvement

  • Writing outcomes for disadvantaged pupils need to improve - leaders are implementing new strategies with early signs of progress
  • Early years staff sometimes miss opportunities to maximise interactions with children - further training is underway
  • Published achievement data for disadvantaged pupils in writing does not yet reflect the improvements seen in classroom books

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Fundraising for local and national charities, visits to local residential homes, choral performance events, visiting speakers from community and religious organisations, uniformed services, and banking sector

Amblecote Primary School is a well-led school where pupils flourish in a nurturing, inclusive community with high attendance and positive behaviour. Leaders have made effective improvements and maintain ambitious expectations for every child.

At a Glance

22.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+5ppMaths+4ppWriting+3pp

Reading has improved from 82% to 87%. Maths has improved from 76% to 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.

Class Sizes

27.5

Avg class size

26.6

Infant (KS1)

28.2

KS2

11

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

95%

Near capacity

299 pupils

315 capacity

16 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Stourbridge

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,236
Projected new pupils:309

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stourbridge

Admissions Demand - Dudley

Low demand0.85x oversubscription

Places available

3,978

Applications

3,365

Got 1st preference

92.3%

Got preferred school

98.7%

Primary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

12 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
22 March 2022
17 January 2017

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.40677%

Overall absence

9.92647%

Persistent absence

272

Enrolments

Authorised2.91255%
Unauthorised1.49421%
Persistent (10%+)9.92647%
Severe (50%+)1.10294%

Absence trend

4.11702%
18/19
3.36587%
20/21
6.13598%
21/22
6.58812%
22/23
5.60507%
23/24
4.40677%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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