Withymoor Primary School, Brierley Hill

In its own words: "At Withymoor Primary School, our motto "Learning Together, Aiming for Excellence" is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that education is most powerful when it is built on strong relationships, shared values, and high expectations."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Withymoor is a friendly and inclusive school where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential in all aspects of school life. We are proud to be part of Hales Valley Trust , a family of seven local primary schools: Withymoor, Lapal, Lutley, Woodside, Priory, Hurst Hill, and Gig Mill where we strive for success for all."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Withymoor Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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, 47 families put Withymoor Primary School as their first choice and 117 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 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 Withymoor Primary School are Brierley Hill Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 76% maths); St Mary's RC Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 45% maths); Mount Pleasant Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 61% reading, 63% maths); and Thorns Primary School (0.5 miles, 58% reading, 65% maths).

Withymoor Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Withymoor 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.

15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 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 (86%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 64 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 10 (2.3%) 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.

Withymoor Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Lye (West Midlands) Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gayfield Avenue (adjacent), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Withymoor 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 2024/25, Withymoor Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Withymoor Primary School are Thorns Collegiate Academy (0.5 miles), The Wordsley School (1.3 miles) and The Pedmore High School (1.7 miles).