Howley Grange 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Howley Grange is a calm, orderly school where pupils behave exceptionally well and have exemplary attitudes to learning. Teachers provide good quality lessons with strong subject knowledge, and all pupils - including those with additional needs - make good progress. Children in Reception get off to a strong start, and by Year 6, pupils read, write and communicate at well-above average levels.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding pupil behaviour and conduct that contributes strongly to good learning and high attendance
- Well-above average standards in reading and writing by the end of Year 6
- Good quality teaching with effective checks on teaching quality followed by staff training
- Strong support for all pupils including those with special educational needs and eligible for pupil premium funding
- Specialist physical education teaching that motivates pupils very well
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics attainment is not yet as high as reading and writing, although it is improving rapidly
- Some lessons lack consistent brisk pace throughout, particularly after a good start
- Teachers do not always provide work at the right level for all pupils in the class in some lessons
- Pupils need wider opportunities to practise calculation and numeracy skills across other curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with school records confirming no recent incidents of bullying and pupils treated with respect in an atmosphere of care and support.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits, visitors, residential stays, specialist physical education lessons
Howley Grange Primary School is a good school where the headteacher and strong staff team have made several improvements in a short time. Pupils achieve well with outstanding behaviour and standards that are well-above average in reading and writing.
At a Glance
13.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has improved from 70% to 75%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
414 pupils
420 capacity
6 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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.75083%
Overall absence
10.41096%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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