The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mr Matthew Walters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dubarry Avenue, Valley Fields, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9BP
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Dawley Brook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dawley Brook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dawley Brook Primary School?
Dawley Brook Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dawley Brook Primary School take?
Dawley Brook Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dawley Brook Primary School?
Dawley Brook Primary School is in Kingswinford, DY6 9BP, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dawley Brook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dawley Brook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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