The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mrs Karen Brass (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Milking Bank Primary School, Milking Bank, DUDLEY, West Midlands, DY1 2SL
Town setting
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Cherry Tree Learning Centre
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Bishop Milner Catholic College
Secondary · 854m away
Russells Hall Primary School
Primary · 882m away
Red Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Priory Park Community School
Independent · 1.2km away
Wrens Nest Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sutton School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Milking Bank Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Milking Bank Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Milking Bank Primary School?
Milking Bank Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milking Bank Primary School take?
Milking Bank Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milking Bank Primary School?
Milking Bank Primary School is in DUDLEY, DY1 2SL, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milking Bank Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Milking Bank Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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