“schools in Dudley”

Dy2 0db, Dudley, West Midlands · Part of The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust

Information about this school

 Dudley Wood Primary School joined Rivers Church of England Academy Trust in June 2022, as an academy convertor, following the previous school inspection when the school was judged to require improvement. This is the second academy conversion for this school.  The headteacher joined the school in September 2023.  The school provides a breakfast club provision for its pupils.  The school uses two registered alternative providers.

St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JE

St James's Road School address Comprehensive Type of school Dudley Voluntary aided School category West Midlands DY1 3JE 11 to 16 Age range of pupils 01384 816045 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01384 816046 Fax number 1058 Number on roll Mr Peter Marsh Chair of governors The governing body Appropriate authority Mr Trevor Johnson Headteacher 27 September 1999 Date of previous inspection

Meadow Road, DUDLEY, West Midlands, DY1 3JY

Information about this school

 The school opened in January 2022.  The school is an alternative provision independent school that provides support for pupils who are at significant risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream school.  Most pupils have SEND. Most also have an educational, health and care plan. The school caters for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Pupils are usually admitted to the school by Dudley local authority and some directly by mainstream schools.  Leaders use one unregistered alternative provider, to support home tutoring. However, no pupils are currently accessing this service.  The school does not have a religious character.

Howley Grange Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 0HS

Description of the school

The school is a large primary school situated on the edge of Halesowen in Dudley. The school takes the majority of its pupils from the immediate area, which consists of mixed housing with average levels of social deprivation. The school is popular and is oversubscribed. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is below average, as is the number learning English as an additional language. The number of pupils with special educational needs is below average. At the time of the inspection the headteacher had been in post for ten weeks.

Old Farm Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3QE

Meadow Road School address Pupil referral unit Type of school Dudley Pupil referral unit School category DY1 3JY 11 to 14 Age range of pupils 01384 818237 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01384 818241 Fax number 12 Number on roll Ms Lyn Culter Chair of governors The governing body Appropriate authority Mrs Sue Kulas Headteacher Not applicable Date of previous inspection

Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3EE

Description of the school

This large primary school is situated in Lower Gornal on the edge of urban Dudley. The school has grown in size over the last few years. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is below average, as is the number identified as having special educational needs. Children’s attainment on entry to the school is above average overall. There is only one reception class in the autumn term, with more children admitted at the start of the spring term. At the time of inspection, the school was undergoing building work to provide new classrooms for pupils in Year 2.

Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2JY

Description of the school

This all-age school caters for pupils with severe learning difficulties as well as those with profound and multiple learning difficulties. A number of pupils also have Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Just over two thirds of the pupils are White British and a little more than a fifth of pupils do not use English as their first language. There are 34 pupils in the sixth form and currently only one pupil in the Foundation Stage. The school is currently involved in the reorganisation of special schools in Dudley. The Old Park School is due to be purpose-built in a new location, with a completion date set for September 2008. When the school was inspected in March 2004, it was deemed to require special measures.

Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB · Part of Dudley Academies Trust

Information about this school

 The school joined the Dudley Academies Trust on 1 September 2017.  The school uses five alternative providers. Four are registered in Dudley and one is registered in Sandwell.  The school meets the requirements of the Baker Clause, which requires schools to provide pupils in Years 8 to 13 with information about approved technical education qualifications and apprenticeships. The requirements of the Gatsby Benchmarks are met.

Wren's Hill Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SS

Information about this school

 Wenlock School is registered as an independent day school for up to 90 pupils aged from seven to 18 years old. The school is part of the Acorn Care and Education Group. The school is situated in Dudley in former vocational college premises, accessible through security gates. It neighbours a nature reserve.  The school provides individual education programmes for pupils who have complex social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils have a diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions. Currently pupils attend the school from Dudley, Sandwell and Birmingham local authorities. All pupils have an education, health and care plan.  Since the pre-registration inspection in May 2018, the premises have undergone significant refurbishment. Learning areas are purpose built and include a science lab, music studio, sports hall and a vocational skills area.  The school does not make use of alternative provision.

St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JE

Information about the school

Castle High School and Visual Arts College is situated in the centre of Dudley. This is a smaller than average secondary school. The proportion of students from minority ethnic backgrounds is twice the national average and an above average proportion of students speak English as an additional language. The number of students who are disabled or with special educational needs is also above average. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is higher than average. In 2010 the school met the government’s floor targets. The school has achieved a number of awards including the Basic Quality Mark, Healthy Schools Award, Eco Schools Silver award, Dudley Food for Health platinum award and Investors in People. The current headteacher has been in post for two years.

Wren's Hill Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SS

Information about this school

 Wenlock School is an independent day school for up to 90 pupils aged from seven to 18 years old. The school is part of the Acorn Care and Education group. The school is situated in Dudley in former vocational college premises, accessible through security gates. It neighbours a nature reserve.  Pupils may have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and/or a primary need of social, emotional and mental health. Currently, pupils attend the school from Dudley, Sandwell, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Walsall and South Gloucestershire.  Since the last inspection, the premises have continued to be developed and refurbished. New learning areas include a hair salon and mechanics garage.  The school does not make use of alternative provision.

Coseley, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 8XJ

Overfield Road School address Special Type of school Russells Hall Estate Community School category Dudley, West Midlands DY1 2NX 11 to 16 Age range of pupils

Scotts Green Close, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU · Part of Dudley Academies Trust

Information about this school

 Pegasus Academy is a smaller than average-sized 11 to 16 school. The school joined the Dudley Academies Trust on 1 September 2017. There are four local schools in the trust and Dudley College is the sponsor. There is a trust board, which undertakes all the governance functions in the school. A local advisory committee oversees the work of the school.  Almost half of the pupils in the school are disadvantaged.  The largest ethnic grouping of pupils is White British. A fifth of the pupils are of Pakistani heritage.  The proportion of pupils with English as an additional language is above average.  The proportion of pupils with SEND is at the national average.  The school uses one alternative provider, ‘The Skills Centre’, which is situated on the school site.

Russell's Hall Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2NX · Part of The Skylark Trust

Short inspection of Cherry Tree Learning Centre

You use additional local authority funding effectively to support the full range of pupils’ needs. You have built and maintained very positive and effective partnerships with other schools in Dudley. This helps with pupils’ reintegration into mainstream school settings. For example, you send members of your staff to support pupils during their return to their school.

Dy2 0db, Dudley, West Midlands · Part of The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust

Existing academy: Dudley Wood Primary School URN: 144078 Predecessor school: Dudley Wood Primary School URN: 103773

Dy2 0db, Dudley, West Midlands · Part of The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust

Inspection of Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley Wood Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY2 0DB

Blowers Green Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 8UZ · Part of Dudley Academies Trust

Information about this school

 The school joined the Dudley Academies Trust on 1 February 2020.  The school does not use any alternative provision.  A new headteacher was appointed in October 2021.

Dy2 0db, Dudley, West Midlands · Part of The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust

Inspection of Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley Wood Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY2 0DB

Russell's Hall Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2NX · Part of The Skylark Trust

Inspection of a good school: Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road, Russell’s Hall Estate, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 2NX

Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0HX

Description of the school

This below average sized primary school on the western edge of Dudley draws its pupils mainly from the local area, although a number come from further afield because their parents choose this school. Children join Reception with typically average levels of knowledge and learning skills. The large majority of pupils are from White, Western European backgrounds. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties is below average.