The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mr Paul Freear (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Longfellow Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRed Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cotwall End Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Roberts Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Alder Coppice Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Dormston School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Queen Victoria Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Beacon Hill Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Straits Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Straits Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Straits Primary School?
Straits Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Straits Primary School take?
Straits Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Straits Primary School?
Straits Primary School is in Dudley, DY3 3EE, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Straits Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Straits Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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