Halesowen CofE Primary School, Halesowen
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where pupils love to learn. Teachers create an ambitious culture where pupils develop confidence and independence across all subjects. Parents particularly value the individual support the school provides to families, with one parent saying they couldn't cope without the school's incredible support system.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development and behaviour - pupils are confident, well-equipped learners who persevere with challenging work
- Good progress across reading, writing and mathematics with improving numbers achieving higher standards
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils through careful use of pupil premium funding, helping close attainment gaps
- High quality early years provision with rapid progress for children joining the school
- Welcoming and friendly school that provides excellent family support
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure teachers consistently set work at the right level of challenge in all lessons, as some pupils occasionally receive tasks that are too easy
- Further reduce absences for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has detailed high-quality records, follows procedures speedily, ensures staff are well-trained, and staff understand safeguarding challenges including extremism and radicalisation.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, school trips
Halesowen CofE Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained high quality education while keeping the school's Christian ethos at the heart of everything it does.
At a Glance
62.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 81%. Maths has improved from 57% to 65%. Writing has improved from 73% to 77%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
190 pupils
210 capacity
20 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(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.56934%
Overall absence
23.59551%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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