Amblecote Primary School, Stourbridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stourbridge
Admissions Demand - Dudley
Places available
3,978
Applications
3,365
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.40677%
Overall absence
9.92647%
Persistent absence
272
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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