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.

Dudley has 78 primary schools, of which 4 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 65 rated Good — 88% of primary schools in Dudley are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Blowers Green Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Dudley follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

78
Total schools
4
Outstanding
5%
Outstanding rate
62.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
34.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Blowers Green Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥈 Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
🥉 Cradley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
4. Lapal Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
5. Pedmore CE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
6. Manor Way Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
7. St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Lutley Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Maidensbridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Huntingtree Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Brockmoor Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
13. Blanford Mere Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. Glynne Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
15. Newfield Park Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
16. Bramford Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
17. St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Colley Lane Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
20. Amblecote Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Dudley?
There are 78 primary schools in Dudley, of which 4 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Dudley?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Dudley is Blowers Green Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Dudley?
Primary and secondary school applications in Dudley are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Dudley council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Dudley?
5% of primary schools in Dudley are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 77.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.