Colley Lane Primary Academy, Halesowen
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Colley Lane is an inclusive school that genuinely cares for every child. The school excels at supporting children with special educational needs and medical conditions, making sure all pupils thrive. Teachers are kind and supportive, and your child will benefit from a well-structured curriculum with strong phonics teaching and plenty of enriching activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and medical conditions, seamlessly integrated into school life
- Well-embedded phonics scheme with additional reading support for pupils not on track
- Lively, vibrant classroom discussions with pupils responding well to the 'build and challenge' approach
- High-quality early years provision with clear focus and structure
- Calm, positive behaviour around school with polite and courteous pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils in some foundation subjects struggle to recall detailed knowledge and use subject-specific vocabulary clearly
- New foundation curriculum needs fuller embedding across all subjects to ensure consistent progress through the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear strategies in place to keep pupils safe and support vulnerable families.
Extracurricular Activities
Morning activities, breakfast club, wide range of additional clubs
Colley Lane Primary Academy is a happy, inclusive school where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has maintained good standards with effective improvements in reading and mathematics since the last inspection.
At a Glance
32.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75%. Maths has improved from 77% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
13
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
483 pupils
720 capacity
237 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Halesowen
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Halesowen
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)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.75682%
Overall absence
14.79452%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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