The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- FSM
- 48.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Miss Tina Partridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorns Primary School
Primary · Very close
Thorns Community College
Secondary · Very close
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Secondary · Very close
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Primary · 903m away
Withymoor Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Peters Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Quarry Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Old Park School's Ofsted rating?
The Old Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Old Park School?
The Old Park School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Old Park School take?
The Old Park School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is The Old Park School?
The Old Park School is in Brierley Hill, DY5 2JY, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Old Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Old Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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