The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mrs Claire Warford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Cradley, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2UL
Town setting
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Corngreaves Primary School
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Primary · 1.5km away
Dudley Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cradley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cradley CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cradley CofE Primary School?
Cradley CofE Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cradley CofE Primary School take?
Cradley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cradley CofE Primary School?
Cradley CofE Primary School is in Halesowen, B63 2UL, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cradley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cradley CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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