Peters Hill Primary School, Brierley Hill
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
Peters Hill Primary School excels at helping pupils make strong progress in reading and writing, with particular success in Key Stage 2 where attainment rose significantly in 2013. The school is very effective at supporting vulnerable learners, closing gaps for pupils with special educational needs and those receiving additional funding. Strong leadership ensures all staff work together to raise standards and create an environment where pupils feel safe and proud to be part of the school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' achievement has improved significantly, particularly in writing and mathematics in Key Stage 2
- Teaching is good overall with some outstanding lessons, presenting exciting and engaging activities
- Strong progress for vulnerable pupils including those with special educational needs and those receiving pupil premium funding
- Effective reading teaching with well-developed library facilities and enthusiasm for reading across the school
- Very strong leadership from the headteacher and senior leadership team creating sustained improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Reception and Early Years learning needs improvement - staff understanding of how young children learn and assessment practices need strengthening
- Not all teaching is outstanding yet, with some most-able pupils not being challenged enough
- Teachers need to provide clearer guidance to pupils about how to improve their work when marking
- More consistent outstanding practice needed across Key Stages 1 and 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding procedures are in place and were examined by inspectors as part of the inspection process.
Extracurricular Activities
Library facilities, e-books, before and after school care
Peters Hill Primary School is a good school where pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2 achieve well because they are taught well. The school has shown particularly strong improvement in writing and mathematics, driven by strong leadership.
At a Glance
17.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 77%. Maths has remained stable at around 81%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
25
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
722 pupils
885 capacity
163 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Brierley Hill
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brierley Hill
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(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.93568%
Overall absence
10.40373%
Persistent absence
644
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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