Jesson's Church of England Primary School, Dudley

In its own words: "On these pages we want to show you some of the great things that we do at Jesson's C of E Primary School. There are examples of work done by children, photographs of different areas around the school and videos of school activities. Please follow the links - we will be adding more so keep coming back."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit more about our school. We hope you will get a flavour for what we are striving to achieve for our children as you browse through this site."

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Jesson's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Dudley and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 65 families put Jesson's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 71 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Jesson's Church of England Primary School are Blowers Green Primary School (0.5 miles, 90% reading, 90% maths); Priory Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 58% reading, 58% maths); Milking Bank Primary School (0.8 miles); and Milking Bank Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths).

Jesson's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Jesson's Church of England Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.

28.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (43%), Black (23%) and White British (16%).

Jesson's Church of England Primary School has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 14 places, 14 pupils on roll.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 960 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grange Street (opposite), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Jesson's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 3rd decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 365 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Dudley (212), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Jesson's Church of England Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Jesson's Church of England Primary School are St James Academy (0.2 miles), Pegasus Academy (0.6 miles), Bishop Milner Catholic College (0.7 miles) and The Link Academy (1.3 miles).