St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School, Halesowen
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Halesowen. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 15 schools in Halesowen with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Dudley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Dudley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School are Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School (0.4 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); Huntingtree Primary School (0.5 miles); Halesowen CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 65% maths); and Lutley Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 89% reading, 88% maths).
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC SchoolHuntingtree Primary SchoolHalesowen CofE Primary SchoolLutley Primary School
Who goes there
5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 29 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Old Hill Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 116 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).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School are Windsor High School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles) and The Earls High School (0.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Margaret's is a warm, inclusive school where children feel safe and valued. Teachers focus on building knowledge step-by-step across a well-thought-out curriculum, and the school excels at developing children's character through community involvement and meaningful responsibilities. Pupils thrive in an environment built on Christian values of respect, kindness and forgiveness.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development with pupils taking on meaningful roles as mental health champions and community helpers
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with strong support for pupils with SEND to help them progress
- High-quality phonics teaching in early reading with extra support for pupils who need to catch up
- Inclusive approach celebrating diversity and equality, with rich trips and visitors enriching learning
- Strong safeguarding culture with vigilant staff and effective communication with parents and external agencies
Areas for Improvement
- Some books pupils read do not match the sounds they have learned, preventing them from becoming fluent readers
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment during lessons to identify and quickly address gaps in pupils' understanding
- A small number of pupils are not deepening their knowledge because misconceptions are not addressed promptly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong culture created by leaders, regular staff training, swift reporting of concerns, and thorough monitoring systems in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Mental health champions, collective worship leaders, charity support, visits to local care homes, musical instrument lessons (trombones, ukuleles, recorders), clubs, cultural visits, author and illustrator visits, visitor talks on money management and overcoming challenges
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School is a nurturing and inclusive school where pupils love attending and behave well, embodying strong Christian values. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with good overall effectiveness across most areas.
At a Glance
22.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 53% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 57% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School.
- OLSK Acorns710m away · Not yet graded
- Lutley Community After School Club1000m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Dudley. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School is in Dudley; for families living there:
- How to apply: Apply for Education Travel Support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Halesowen
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Halesowen
Across Dudley council
Places available
3,812
Applications
3,314
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All primary applications across Dudley council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
16.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
193
Total Pupils
102
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,245
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,572
Per pupil
£1280k
Total funding
£59k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Dudley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School average 27.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School has around 193 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
Apply through Dudley's coordinated admissions process, naming St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School: OLSK Acorns (710m away, registered, not yet graded) and Lutley Community After School Club (1000m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School's term dates?
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Dudley. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School?
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School is at Hagley Road, Hasbury, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4QD.
Sources: Dudley term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)