Best Primary Schools in Dudley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 78 schools across Dudley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

How many schools?
78
Open primary schools in Dudley
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
67 Good or better
of 78 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Manor Way Primary Academy currently leads
Methodology

Dudley has 78 open primary schools. Of the 78 with a published Ofsted inspection, 4 (5%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 86% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Manor Way Primary Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Dudley follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Manor Way Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 88 View school
2. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
3. Blowers Green Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
4. Pedmore CE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
5. Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Cradley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
7. St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
8. Brockmoor Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
9. Blanford Mere Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
10. Maidensbridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
11. Lapal Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 74 View school
12. Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
13. St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
14. Lutley Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
15. Glynne Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school
16. Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school
17. Newfield Park Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 67 View school
18. Colley Lane Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 66 View school
19. St James's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 66 View school
20. Bramford Primary School
Primary
 Good 66 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Dudley?
There are 78 open primary schools in Dudley (closed schools are excluded). 4 of the 78 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Dudley?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Dudley is Manor Way Primary Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Dudley?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Dudley?
Primary and secondary applications in Dudley are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Dudley council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.