Cotwall End Primary School

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

Dudley, DY33YG Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
12 May 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cotwall End Road
Sedgley
Dudley, DY33YG
Phone
1384818730
Website
cotwall.dudley.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103810
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cotwall End Road, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3YG
Website
www.cotwall.dudley.sch.uk/
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
417
Free School Meals
9.6% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.8 (5.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
60
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
417 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Self-Belief Kindness Bravery Happiness Wisdom Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Claire Williams describes the school as active, warm and caring with a personalised approach to teaching, outstanding pastoral care, and emphasis on personal and holistic development within a safe environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Play Leaders Dining Room Buddies Subject Ambassadors Dementia Friends Wellbeing Warriors Eco Council School Council House Captains Anti-Bullying Ambassadors

Facilities

Pastoral Suite Forest School (under development)

Curriculum Highlights

Key Threads-based foundation curriculum with focus on deep knowledge and long-term memory Standalone subjects: RE, Computing, PE, Maths, French, Design Technology and Music, linked to topics where possible Progression of skills across English, Geography, Maths, History, Science, Art, DT, RE, Computing, Music, PE, French and PSHREE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 7:30am; After School Club until 6:00pm (term time only).

Financial Information

KS2 meals cost £2.50; Reception and KS1 meals are free. Meals booked and paid in advance via ParentMail. Meals provided by Shire Services.

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