Cradley CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road Cradley Halesowen West Midlands B63 2UL |
| Phone | 01384818230 |
| Reference Number | 103846 |
Cradley CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary school that is performing at the expected standard across almost all areas, with personal development and behaviour singled out as a strong standard. Pupils achieve well above national comparators in statutory tests in reading, writing and mathematics, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, and they attend well, with persistent absence low. The school is described as inclusive and welcoming, with warm relationships, a calm and purposeful learning environment, an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum, and effective teaching of reading and phonics. Safeguarding standards are met, and parents speak positively about the school's family feel and approachable staff. There are no areas of serious concern, but several aspects of practice need further development. Leaders' monitoring of the impact of their work, particularly around attendance and inclusion, is not yet rigorous or systematic enough to bring about change, and the effectiveness of interventions for pupils with SEND is not consistently checked or adjusted. The quality of work in pupils' books is variable and staff do not always set high enough expectations for presentation. In the early years, staff sometimes miss opportunities to extend children's language, communication and thinking through targeted questioning and purposeful challenge, and recent work on handwriting and letter formation is at an early stage. This was a full section 5 inspection of a school with a Church of England religious character in the Diocese of Worcester, following a section 48 inspection in September 2025. Governors, leaders and staff share a clear understanding of the school's context and priorities, and the school's vision of 'every child, every chance, every day' is evident in its strong pastoral care and wide enrichment offer.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.24%
Girls: 44.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| 5 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 6 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.6% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jul 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2026 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Short inspection |
| 20 Sep 2012 | Full inspection |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Full inspection |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jul 2006 | Full inspection |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Personal development and the pastoral offer are a strong standard, with an embedded programme covering safety, British values and healthy relationships
- Pupils' outcomes in statutory tests are above national averages, including for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND
- Pupils behave well in a calm, purposeful environment with clear routines and expectations
- Attendance is in line with national averages and persistent absence is low, supported by effective work with families
- The curriculum is ambitious, broad and well sequenced, with clear end points in each subject
- Reading and phonics are taught effectively, and a recent mathematics focus has improved problem solving
- Children in the early years make a positive start and good progress from their starting points, with strong early reading development
- The school is inclusive, with a clear and detailed understanding of pupils' needs and effective use of additional funding for disadvantaged pupils
- Leaders and governors have a clear understanding of the school's strengths and priorities and work proactively with external partners
- Staff value the professional learning and wellbeing support offered, and parents praise the school's family feel
- Pupils access a wide range of clubs, trips, leadership roles and community opportunities that broaden their experience and raise aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- Monitoring of the impact of leaders' work, particularly on attendance and inclusion, is not rigorous or systematic enough to bring about improvement
- Checks on the effectiveness of SEND interventions are not used well enough to adjust provision as pupils' needs change
- The quality of work in pupils' books is variable and staff do not always set high enough expectations for presentation
- Early years staff sometimes miss opportunities to extend children's language, communication and thinking through targeted questioning and purposeful challenge
- Leaders do not always use behaviour and attendance information precisely enough to evaluate the impact of their strategies
- Work on improving letter formation and handwriting is at an early stage and needs more time to embed
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 20% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | ||
| Writing | 2.9 | ||
| Maths | 2.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 48 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Colley Lane Primary Academy
Colley Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2TN |
0.13 miles |
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Timbertree Academy
Valley Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7LT |
0.63 miles |
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Caslon Primary Community School
Beeches View Avenue, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2ES |
0.75 miles |
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Quarry Bank Primary School
High Street, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2AD |
0.87 miles |
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Corngreaves Academy
Plant Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6EZ |
0.91 miles |
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Dudley Wood Primary School
Dudley Wood Road, Dudley Wood Primary School, Dudley Wood Road, Dudley, Dy2 0db, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0DB |
1.02 miles |
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Wollescote Primary School
Drummond Road, Wollescote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 8YA |
1.07 miles |
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Old Hill Primary School
Lawrence Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6DR |
1.12 miles |
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Reddal Hill Primary School
Trinity Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6HT |
1.15 miles |
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Thorns Primary School
Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2JY |
1.19 miles |
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Huntingtree Primary School
Huntingtree Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4HY |
1.2 miles |
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Netherbrook Primary School
Chester Road, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9RZ |
1.22 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Pleasant, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2YN |
1.29 miles |
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Temple Meadow Primary School
Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6RH |
1.32 miles |
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Newfield Park Primary Academy
Whittingham Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3TP |
1.39 miles |
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Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
Bundle Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4AR |
1.51 miles |
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St Mary's RC Primary School
Mill Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2TH |
1.52 miles |
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Lutley Primary School
Brookwillow Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 1BU |
1.64 miles |
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Withymoor Primary School
Gayfield Avenue, Off Turners Lane, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2BH |
1.64 miles |
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Halesowen CofE Primary School
High Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3BB |
1.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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INNOV4TE Independent School
Blantyre House, Barrack Lane, Dudley, West Midlands, B63 2UX |
0.23 miles |
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Impact Independent School
240 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6JA |
1.15 miles |
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The Old Park School
Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2JY |
1.2 miles |
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Thorns Collegiate Academy
STOCKWELL AVENUE, QUARRY BANK, BRIERLEY HILL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 2NU |
1.3 miles |
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Ormiston Forge Academy
Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6QU |
1.36 miles |
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Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Richmond Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4BB |
1.39 miles |
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Halesowen College
Whittingham Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3NA |
1.59 miles |
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The Earls High School
Furnace Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3SL |
1.7 miles |
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Coombswood Special School
Laborem Place, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8BH |
1.77 miles |
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The Pedmore High School
Grange Lane, Pedmore, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 7HS |
1.89 miles |
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The Link Academy
Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB |
2.07 miles |
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The Westminster School
Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9AL |
2.16 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England High School
Curral Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 9AN |
2.17 miles |
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Redhill School
Junction Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1JX |
2.28 miles |
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Halesbury School
Feldon Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 9DR |
2.49 miles |
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Leasowes High School
Kent Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8PJ |
2.53 miles |
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Old Swinford Hospital
Heath Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1QX |
2.55 miles |
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King Edward VI College Stourbridge
Lower High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1TD |
2.58 miles |
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Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
14 Love Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2EA |
2.81 miles |
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The Wordsley School
Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5SP |
2.9 miles |