Maidensbridge Primary School

A good community school school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Maidensbridge Primary School.

Kingswinford, DY60HX Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beachcroft Road
Wall Heath
Kingswinford, DY60HX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103779
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Beachcroft Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0HX
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
205
Free School Meals
6.3% (13 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.7 (7.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 100.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
205 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are a school with heart, that has high expectations and adds colour to our children's lives in the pursuit of excellence for all."

Safety Caring Achievement Resilience Friendship

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs K Thomas states Maidensbridge is a school with heart and high expectations that leads to excellence for all; describes a calm, safe, and friendly environment and highlights the forest school area and SCARF values as central to the school culture.

Facilities

Forest School area with outdoor classroom, fire pit and cob oven Extensive grounds with access to fields and green spaces Outdoor cooking/kitchen facilities as part of the curriculum

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School every term for all year groups Cooking curriculum where children learn to create a 3-course meal each year (starters in autumn, mains in spring, puddings in summer) Outdoor learning through Forest School as a core part of the curriculum Curriculum designed with subject-specific progression and expert input

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care is provided by RB Active Care on the school site, including Breakfast Club (7:30am–8:45am) and Afterschool Club (3:15pm–4:30pm and 4:30pm–6:00pm). Costs are Breakfast £5.25 per session; Afterschool £7.00 for Session 1 (3:15–4:30) and £9.00 for Session 2 (4:30–6:00). Holiday camps are available on site. To book, contact the school office or Active Care on 0121 695 1394; for Maidensbridge site call 07475 774121. Lines open 9am–4pm.

SEND Provision

Maidensbridge is a fully inclusive primary school that aims to support and welcome each individual as a valued part of our community. The SENDCO is Mrs K Thomas, with support from Mrs R Nicholls for EYFS and KS1 and Mr J Brookes for KS2. The SENDCO team can be contacted via the school office on 01384 818405 or [email protected]. Dudley SENDIASS provides free, confidential and impartial support for parents/carers, children and young people on SEND matters. Dudley Local Offer information is also provided.

Admissions Criteria

We follow the Dudley Local Authority Admissions Policy. Maidensbridge is a single entry school with classes from Reception to Year 6; the EYFS is for Reception children. In Dudley, children start primary school the September after their 4th birthday. Places are offered according to the admissions criteria in the Dudley parents guide to primary admissions; there are no catchment areas within Dudley. For in-year admissions, contact the Dudley MBC Admissions Team.

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