Wrens Nest Primary School

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

Dudley, DY13NX Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
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
9 March 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Marigold Crescent
Wrens Nest Estate
Dudley, DY13NX
Phone
1384818515
Website
wrens-nest.dudley.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103823
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Marigold Crescent, Wrens Nest Estate, Dudley, DY1 3NX
Website
http://www.wrens-nest.dudley.sch.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
550 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
508
Free School Meals
60.8% (309 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.7% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
508 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Unlock potential and reach for the stars"

At Wren’s Nest Primary School we recognise the multi-cultural and multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom. We are committed to serving our community and we value the diversity of backgrounds of all pupils, families and the wider school community.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs Parkes; a message about the school and community

Curriculum Highlights

German taught as an additional language in Key Stage 2 Phonics program (Wren’s Nest Phonics; Speed Sound Sets based on Read Write Inc.) Educational visits and enrichment days including trips to local parks, places of worship, museums, farms and World Heritage sites Enrichment days and theatre groups hosted in school Cultural capital focus with a Cultural Capital Map and emphasis on diversity

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025-2026; Wren’s Nest Whole School Provision Map Overview 2025 – 2026; Little Stars Provision Statement 2025; Rainbow Room Provision Statement 2025; Shooting Stars Provision Statement 2025; The Nest Provision Statement 2025; Twinkle Provision Statement 2025

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