Manor Way Primary Academy, Halesowen

In its own words: "We are a friendly and welcoming school committed to offering the best possible education that helps children be the best they can be. Children learn, laugh, get muddy and make friends, and experience a fantastic learning environment that enables children to thrive and unlock their academic and personal potential. Find out more about our school below."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Manor Way Primary Academy is a one form entry school with ages from 4 - 11 years, this means that it is small enough to ensure that every child can feel part of our school family. We currently have 206 pupils on roll. I would like to warmly welcome you to Manor Way Primary Academy."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, multi-sports, dance and art.

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Manor Way Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Dudley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 94% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Manor Way Primary Academy as their first choice and 118 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Manor Way Primary Academy are Tenterfields Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 63% reading, 67% maths); Halesowen CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 65% maths); Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School (0.8 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); and Lapal Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 84% maths).

Manor Way Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Manor Way Primary Academy is one of 15 schools run by Windsor Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 62 pupils (30.2%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Manor Way Primary Academy had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

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

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Abbey Stadium (opposite), 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 94 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dudley (212).

In 2024/25, Manor Way Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Manor Way Primary Academy are The Earls High School (0.6 miles), Windsor High School and Sixth Form (0.9 miles) and Leasowes High School (1 mile).