Lapal Primary School, Halesowen

In its own words: "Lapal has around 360 pupils and is a 1.5 form entry school taking 45 children per year. We are lucky to have a lovely school building, nestled in superb grounds which incorporate a large field, several woodland and wildlife areas, a trim trail and a pond."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome our September starters who are new to Lapal and to thank you all for choosing us as the school for your child."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, dance, choir, guitar and art.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Lapal Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Dudley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Lapal Primary School as their first choice and 172 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lapal Primary School are Howley Grange Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 75% maths); Manor Way Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 90% maths); Quinton Church Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 75% maths); and Lift Four Dwellings Primary (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 85% maths).

Lapal Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Lapal Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Hales Valley Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Asian (15%) and Mixed (13%).

In 2026, 16 pupils (4.4%) received SEN support and 8 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Lapal Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 33 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Rowley Regis Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shenstone Avenue (opposite), 190 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lapal Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 97 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dudley (212).

Lapal Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Lapal Primary School are Leasowes High School (0.5 miles), Lift Four Dwellings Secondary (0.8 miles), Perryfields Academy (1.1 miles) and The Earls High School (1.2 miles).