Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School.

Kingswinford, DY69AH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
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 May 2012
Previous grade
Good
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
New Street
Wall Heath
Kingswinford, DY69AH
Phone
1384818760
Website
chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148864
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
New Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 9AH
Website
www.chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ELEMENTS DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Worcester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
304
Free School Meals
5.9% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.3 (5.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
304 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn with Love, Flourish in Faith"

Thankfulness Generosity Respect Forgiveness Honesty Perseverance

Inclusive Christian school with a strong church-school partnership; part of the Elements Diocesan Learning Trust.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Lindsay Mason welcomes families, emphasising warm, respectful relationships, an inclusive Christian ethos, pupil voice through councils and wellbeing, and a broad extra-curricular offer.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Church Club

Facilities

Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms Main school hall used for lunchtimes, assemblies, PE and performances with staging, lighting and sound systems Access to the Church for key services Lockers for Key Stage 2 Forest School outdoor area Nearby school field for competitive sports and the annual sports day

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum taught to all pupils with enquiry-based learning Curriculum driven by enquiry-based approach and discrete subject teaching with cross-curricular links (including PSHE and Citizenship) RE taught using The Worcester Diocesan Syllabus Forest School as part of the curriculum Educational visits and residential trips; use of school grounds and local environment; involvement of parents/carers and external partners; emphasis on community cohesion

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Extended Provision: Childcare provision before and after school (Breakfast Club opens at 07:30; after-school care until 18:00).

SEND Provision

Before and after school childcare provision (Extended Provision) from 07:30 to 18:00.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Dudley Local Authority. Criteria: (a) Looked-after children or those who were previously looked after; (b) children with a serious and ongoing medical condition where the school is most appropriate; (c) siblings (including half‑sibling/step-sibling) at the school; (d) remaining places allocated to children living closest to the school by straight-line distance.

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