The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Ms Nichola Heather (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Madeley Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8PF
Town setting
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The Wordsley School
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Crestwood Park Primary School
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Pens Meadow School
Special school · 983m away
Hawbush Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Pensnett High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dingle Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dingle Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dingle Community Primary School?
Dingle Community Primary School currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dingle Community Primary School take?
Dingle Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dingle Community Primary School?
Dingle Community Primary School is in Kingswinford, DY6 8PF, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dingle Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dingle Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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